Get Your Drank On!
Step up your cocktail game with these three delicious and herbaceous Fall inspired cocktails!
Whatever the occasion, whether its a dinner party or just drinks at home with your boo, make it a special one and give one of these recipes a whirl.
1. VODKA THYME LEMONADE
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
4 oz bunch fresh thyme, kept on the stem
1 ½ cups water, divided plus more to taste
2 cups lemon juice, about 12 medium lemons
1 cup vodka
METHOD
In a medium saucepan, combine thyme, raw agave, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, strain liquid into a pitcher, and discard the thyme. Let cool completely. Stir in lemon juice and remaining 6 cups water. Taste, and add more water if needed. Add vodka to taste.
NOTES + SERVING TIPS
Chill and serve with fresh thyme for garnish.
2. BLACKBERRY ROSEMARY BRAMBLE
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
6 ea fresh blackberries
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 ½ oz dry gin
¼ oz raw agave
½ oz lemon juice
1 can ginger beer
METHOD
In a shaker, muddle the blackberries, rosemary, dry gin, lemon juice, and raw agave. Double strain to remove the seeds. Pour into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with the ginger beer.
NOTES + SERVING TIPS
Garnish with a stem of fresh rosemary speared with a fresh blackberry.
3. FALL SANGRIA
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
1 apple; peeled, cored, cubed
1 pear; peeled, cored, cubed
½ cup cognac
2 cups local apple cider
750 ml bottle sparkling wine or prosecco
¼ cup dried cranberries
3 cinnamon sticks
3 ea star anise
METHOD
Combine all ingredients into a pitcher and mix well.
NOTES + SERVING TIPS
To serve, pour sangria over ice and garnish with a pear or apple slice dusted in cinnamon.
