As the long days fade and the air shifts, it’s the perfect moment for drinks that meet the season halfway. These cocktails mix summer’s freshness with autumn’s warmth for a proper end‑of‑summer sendoff.
Stetson “The Open Road”
Ingredients
- 11⁄2 oz Stetson Bourbon
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1⁄2 oz Benedictine
- 1 tsp 2:1 simple syrup
Directions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and shake until cold. Fine-strain into a Nick and Nora glass and garnish with grapefruit peel.
Waterloo “The Roasted Coconut Negroni“
Ingredients
- 1 oz Waterloo Gin Barrel Aged Gin
- 1 oz Campari
- ¾ oz Sweet Vermouth
- ¼ oz Malibu Rum
- Dash of Mexican chocolate or walnut bitters
- Coconut shaving, for garnish
Directions: In a mixing glass, add the Waterloo Barrel Aged Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, rum, and bitters with ice. Stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a coconut shaving.
Blue Chair Bay “Pumpkin Spiced Float”
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz Blue Chair Bay Pumpkin Spiced Rum Cream
- 1 oz Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum
- 4 oz Root Beer
- Grated Nutmeg or Pumpkin Spice, for garnish
Directions: In a highball glass, add in Blue Chair Bay Pumpkin Spiced Rum Cream and Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum. Add in ice and then slowly pour in the root beer. Garnish with grated nutmeg.
YOSHI “Pumpkin Spice Matcha“
Ingredients
- 2 oz YOSHI Matcha Liqueur
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 3 oz Milk of Your Choice
- 1 barspoon Vanilla Simple Syrup
Directions: Heat milk. Combine YOSHI Matcha Liqueur, vodka, vanilla simple syrup and warm milk in a glass.
Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam
- 2 oz Heavy Cream
- 1 oz Whole Milk
- 0.25 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Pinch of Cinnamon
- Pinch of Nutmeg
Directions: Combine all ingredients and froth until thick and airy, but still pourable. Spoon or pour over the finished cocktail.
Hello Soju “The Last Light”
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Hello Soju
- 1 oz. apple cider
- ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz. peach nectar or peach purée
- ½ oz. ginger syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1–2 oz. sparkling water
- Apple or peach slice, for garnish
- Cinnamon stick, optional
Directions: Add Hello Soju, apple cider, lemon juice, peach nectar, ginger syrup and bitters to a shaker with ice. Shake well for 10–15 seconds. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks or highball glass. Top with sparkling water and gently stir. Garnish with a thin apple or peach slice and a cinnamon stick.
Dulce Vida Reposado “Espresso Martini”
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Dulce Vida Organic Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Espresso
- 0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur
- Espresso Beans, to garnish
Directions: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, simple syrup, coffee liqueur, espresso and ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with espresso beans and enjoy!