18 Festive Fall Cocktails and Mocktails to Enjoy After a Day at the Pumpkin Patch

Fall cocktails and mocktails are the beverages you need right now, both with and without alcohol. Why? Well, it's about to be party season people, and every party needs drinks.

Whether you're having an adults-only dinner party or a feast for the whole family, you'll find plenty of creative drink ideas to serve to your guests with these 18 fun and festive libations.

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Fall Events That Call for Cocktails

Everyone talks about holiday parties, Christmas parties and New Year's parties, but I think fall is the best time for parties. Back-to-school season has settled down and you haven't gotten into the holiday rush yet. It isn't so hot that you want to hide in the air conditioning, or so cold that you have no desire to set foot outside—lest icicles start forming on your nose. And there are plenty of awesome activities that are perfect this time of year, like tailgates, Sunday Fundays and pumpkin (or apple) picking parties.

Plus the football! It's always a blast to have your crew over to watch a big game. Or maybe you want to invite your neighborhood families over to carve pumpkins. Encourage everyone to whip up their secret recipe and host a big chili cook-off. People typically plan brunch get-togethers in the spring, but wouldn't you love to start your day with a buffet of apple cider donuts and pumpkin muffins? We sure would and those occasions call for spiked apple cider.

Best Fall Cocktails

If you're serving delicious food at your next tailgating party or fall event, you're going to need some on-theme thirst quenchers to wash it all down. Try one of these easy sangrias, spiked ciders and shandys, or perhaps Moscow Mules and fall bourbon cocktails.

Whatever you decide on, these seasonal fall cocktails will add a little autumn flavor to your beverage program. Cheers!

Best Fall Cocktails and Mocktails