TASTE OF FALL
Entertaining
HOW TO MAKE OUR FAVORITE FALL COCKTAILS

Inspired by crisp cocktails for the season, the editors at SLHLifestyle share their favorite recipes for pouring the perfect fall cocktail when entertaining.
APPLE MARTINI
INGREDIENTS
¼ oz apple liqueur | 2 oz of apple-infused vodka | 1 oz of sparkling cider | Garnish/apple slice
HOW TO
Rinse your coupe or cocktail glass with apple liqueur and swirl to coat. Discard any remaining liqueur. Using a mixing glass, combine infused vodka with ice until chilled, then strain. Top it off with a sparkling cider of choice and garnish with an apple slice. For a mocktail: eliminate the infused vodka and liqueur.
CARAMEL MOSCOW MULE
INGREDIENTS
3-4 oz caramel vodka | 4 oz of chilled apple cider | ½ oz lime juice | 24 oz of ginger beer | ground cinnamon | Garnish/apple slice | Garnish/cinnamon stick
HOW TO
Using a shaker, add vodka, apple cider, lime juice, and ice shake until chilled. Fill 2 copper mugs with crushed ice and divide the mixture. Top it with chilled ginger beer, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, garnish with cinnamon sticks, and an apple slice. For a mocktail: eliminate the ginger beer or vodka.
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AUTUMN SANGRIA
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ cups of apple cider | 1 (750 ml) bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon or a red of preference | ¼ cup of apple brandy | ¼ cup of pear brandy | 1 Gala apple sliced | 1 Granny Smith apple sliced | 1 orange sliced | 1 red Bartlett pear sliced | 1 green Bartlett pear sliced | ½ cup of cinnamon syrup | Garnish/cinnamon stick
HOW TO
Combine the apple cider, wine, brandy, ½ of the cinnamon syrup, and all of the sliced fruit using a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Fill your goblets with ice, sangria, and fruit. Top it off with a garnish of cinnamon stick(s). For a mocktail: eliminate the red wine & brandy.
CINNAMON SYRUP
INGREDIENTS
½ cup of water | ½ cup superfine sugar | 4 cinnamon sticks
HOW TO
Using a saucepan, combine the ½ water with the ½ sugar and heat until the sugar fully dissolves. Transfer to container and cool, then add the cinnamon sticks and chill for at least 4 hours. Flavor intensity will increase the longer it sits.
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