As the days cool down and autumn sets in, fruity cocktails can still bring a splash of brightness to your evenings. Among our top picks are the Bellini with its fresh white peach puree and the red sangria infused with a hint of peach! Plus, a few frozen favorites that are just as enjoyable when you’re saying farewell to summer. Read on to discover these recipes and more of our favorite autumn cocktails.
Sangria
My Dad had the best Sangria recipe. Using autumn fruits, plus a dash of brandy, it’s perfect for crisp evenings, cozy dinner parties, or festive entertaining as the season changes.
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Blackberry Fizz
To create a Blackberry Fizz, all you need is gin, blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, and soda water. Be sure to catch blackberry season for the sweetest, most autumnal liqueur.
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Bellini
This Bellini recipe comes straight from where it was invented – Harry’s Bar in Venice. Its gorgeous color makes it unmissable and it’s so easy to make if you have the correct ingredients!
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Passion Fruit Martini
Passion fruit may be available year-round, but it brings tropical brightness to cooler autumn nights. This recipe uses FAIR liqueur, crafted with Fairtrade organic certified passion fruit from Peru and distilled in Cognac, France, making it a delicate yet supremely tasty addition to a Passion Fruit Martini.
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Fruit Salad Gin and Tonic
Craft a Fruit Salad Gin and Tonic using a London Dry Gin and loading it up with seasonal fruits. It’s a vibrant, refreshing twist on a classic cocktail that still feels festive in autumn.
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Watermelon Martini
The Watermelon Martini is a fruity take on the classic Martini. Crisp and refreshing, it’s perfect for savoring those last warm evenings before the chill of autumn fully sets in. Making a batch to share is effortless and fun.
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Fermented Pineapple Southside
This Southside, created by Diageo World Class Global Cocktailian Lauren Mote, packs a punch. Her fermented pineapple cordial transforms this drink into an autumn-worthy cocktail with tropical flair.
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Irish Whiskey Peaches & Cream
Learn to make the Irish Whiskey Peaches & Cream cocktail by combining Irish Whiskey with luscious peach puree and creamy notes. Autumn’s ripe peaches make this cocktail especially indulgent.
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Strawberry Daiquiri
Made with fresh strawberries, the Strawberry Daiquiri recipe is always a winner. Not too sweet and garnished with a lime wheel, it’s a bright and refreshing way to bring a touch of summer flavor into autumn. Frozen, it’s perfect for those last warm nights of the season.
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Whether you’re savoring the last hints of summer or leaning fully into the cozy evenings of autumn, these fruity cocktails are the perfect companions. From crisp sangria to tropical martinis and comforting whiskey blends, each one brings a burst of flavor to the changing season. Raise a glass, wave summer goodbye, and toast to everything autumn has in store.