Forget the pumpkin spice latte, it's all about these autumn inspired options.
Spiced Chai & Maple Punch: (Crafted by John Henderson of The Happiest Hour)
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Brockmans Berry Fresh. (Courtesy Photo) |
• 1 part Apple Cider
• 1 part Hard Cider
• 1 part strong Chai Tea
• 3/4 part Lemon Juice
• 3/4 part Maple Syrup
• 2 parts Water or Sparkling Water
• 2 dash fees West Indies Oange Bitters
• Apple Slices,
for garnish
• Lemon Slices,
for garnish
• Cinnamon Sticks,
for garnish
Directions: Combine all ingredients in punch bowl and ladle into cups over ice.
Brockmans Berry Fresh:
• 2 oz. Brockmans Gin
• 1 oz. Lejay Lagoute Triple Sec
• .75 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 oz. Cranberry Juice
• 1 bar spoon of Allspice Dram
• Frozen Winter Berries,
for garnish
Directions: Shake all ingredients together in an ice-filled cocktail shaker; strain into a tumbler of crushed ice layered with frozen winter berries then top with a little more crushed ice. Garnish with a few more frozen winter berries.
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Sailor Jerry Ginger Apple Punch. (Courtesy Photo) |
Sailor Jerry Ginger Apple Punch:
• 1 1/2 parts Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
• 2 parts Sour Mix
• 1 part Apple Juice
• 1 part Ginger Syrup
• Pinch of Ground Cinnamon
• Apple Slice,
for garnish
Directions: Add ingredients into mixing glass, add ice, shake, strain over ice into a rocks glass and garnish with an apple slice and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Hudson Maple Old Fashioned:
• 2 parts Hudson Maple Cask Rye
• 1/2 teaspoon good-quality Maple Syrup
• 2-3 dashes (to taste) Aromatic Bitters
• Apple Slice,
for garnish
• Cinnamon Stick,
for garnish
Directions: To an Old Fashioned/rocks glass, add maple syrup and bitters, then ice and Maple Cask Rye. Stir until well-chilled and garnish with a couple thin slices of freshly-sliced apple and a cinnamon stick.
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Hudson Maple Old Fashioned. (Courtesy Photo) |
Autumn Spritz:
• 2 parts
Owl's Brew Mulling Spices,
(chilled)
• 2 parts Sparkling Wine,
(chilled)
Directions: Combine ingredients into a wine glass and gently swirl to combine.
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Autumn Spritz. (Courtesy Photo) |
The Great Maple Pumpkin:
• 1 1/2 parts Sugar Island Spiced Rum
• 1 part Maker's Mark® Bourbon
• 1/2 part Maple Syrup
• 1 Egg White
• 1 parts Pedro Ximénez Sherry
• 1 Spoonful Pumpkin Puree
• 1 part Cream (or Half and Half)
• Pumpkin Spice,
for garnish
Directions: Combine all ingredients and dry shake, add ice and shake again; strain in a lowball and garnish with pumpkin spice.
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The Great Maple Pumpkin. (Courtesy Photo) |
Nicole is the Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons.com where she focuses on lifestyle, nightlife, and mixology. She grew up in the Hamptons and currently resides in Water Mill.
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