Fall Cocktails
Fall is mostly here and while we might miss warm summer nights a tiny bit we welcome Autumn with open arms! Who doesn't love to feel cozy?!? Here are some of our favorite fall drinkies. Email us with your favorite info@thechicassembly.com (we are real people and we will really reply).
MULLED WINE:
Ingredients:
- 1 large orange
- 2 cardamom pods
- 6 whole clove
- 6 all spice berries
- 6 whole black peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick, plus 4 for garnish (optional)
- 1 bottle (3 cups) fruity red wine
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brandy
Directions:
- With a fine grater, zest, then juice the orange
- With the flat side of a knife, press firmly on the cardamom pods to bruise them
- In a large pot (not aluminum), combine zest, juice, cardamom, cloves, allspice, peppercorns, cinnamon, wine, sugar, and brandy. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer until flavors have melded, about 30 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve; garnish with cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve immediately.
HOT TODDY:
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces bourbon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 2 thinly sliced lemon rounds for serving
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
Directions:
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan or tea kettle. Remove from heat and divide between two mugs
- Divide bourbon, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and cloves between mugs. Let stand 5 minutes, then stir and serve, garnished with lemon rounds
CRANBERRY ORANGE WHISKEY SOUR:
Ingredients:
- 4 oz bourbon whiskey
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- ¼ cup agave syrup
- fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass or pitcher and stir well
- Pour cocktail ice and add ice, fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary for garnish