These 5 fall vodka cocktails are delicious seasonal treats, from Halloween to Thanksgiving.
The leaves are starting to turn red and gold indicating it’s time to wave goodbye to the heat of summer and welcome the cozy embrace of fall. This season we’re watching a lot of football (Go Lions), touring the distillery, and sharing our favorite fall vodka cocktails.. You may associate vodka with spring and summer sipping, but it’s a versatile spirit that can be an unexpected star of fall cocktails. Below we share a collection of delicious fall vodka cocktails that capture the essence of the season.
Pumpkin Spice Vodka Martini
Tired of lattes? A pumpkin spice fix in a martini.
- 2 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- 1 oz pumpkin puree
- .25 oz vanilla extract
- .5 oz maple syrup
- Pinch of pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice)
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick, garnish
Combine Coppercraft Vodka, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and pumpkin spice blend in a cocktail shaker with ice. Secure the lid tightly and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. Pour into chilled martini glass and garnish with cinnamon stick.
Cranberry Moscow Mule
A vibrant and tangy autumn twist on the classic Moscow Mule; enjoy the tartness of cranberry with the zing of ginger beer.
- 2 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- 2 oz sweetened cranberry juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 6 oz spicy ginger beer
- One lime wedge
Pre-chill a copper mug with plenty of ice. Combine Coppercraft Vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Discard the ice from the mug, add a large ice cube, and pour the liquid from the shaker into the mug. Top with the ginger beer, stir, and garnish with a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Find the full recipe and instructions here.
Spiked Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate (Batch Cocktail)
Pumpkin or chocolate? A cocktail that combines your favorite fall desserts.
- 12 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- 16 oz heavy cream
- 32 oz milk
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 8 oz pumpkin purée
- .5 oz pumpkin pie spice
- 16 oz semisweet chocolate chips
Combine cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and Coppercraft Vodka in a slow cooker. Use a whisk to combine as fully as possible. Pour in the chocolate chips. Set the slow cooker on low for 2 hours, or until chocolate is fully melted, and the mixture is hot to your liking.
Find the full recipe and instructions here.
Ginger Maple Fizz
A sweet maple cocktail with a little dose of ginger.
Ginger Maple Syrup
- 8 oz maple syrup
- 4 oz fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
- 2 oz water
Ginger Maple Fizz
- 1.5 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- .75 oz ginger maple syrup
- .75 oz lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 small piece fresh ginger; size of a quarter, thinly sliced
Ginger Maple Syrup
Heat maple syrup and ginger in a saucepan until it begins to bubble. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 5-6 minutes. Allow to cool before using.
Ginger Maple Fizz
Combine Coppercraft Vodka, syrup, lemon juice, egg white, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend on full power until the cocktail is nice and frothy (about 30 seconds). Crush the fresh ginger in a tall glass and top with ice. Pour cocktail on top.
Find the full recipe and instructions here.
Cinnamon Sugar Vodka Orange Cocktails
A perfect Halloween treat.
- 2 oz Coppercraft Vodka
- 4 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 oz ginger ale
- Half an orange, juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Cinnamon to taste
- Plastic spiders, garnish
Wash the spiders in hot soapy water and rinse them well so that they are clean. Take an empty ice cube tray and place a spider in each one. Pour the orange juice into each one and freeze. Once the orange juice cubes are frozen, squeeze lemon juice into one plate and mix the cinnamon sugar into another plate. Take a glass and dip the rim into lemon juice, then the cinnamon sugar. Place two orange juice cubes into the glass, add Coppercraft Vodka and top off with ginger-ale and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Add an additional spider on top for presentation.
Find the full recipe and instructions here.
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