7 Maple Syrup Cocktails for Fall Flavor
The easiest way to fall-ify a cocktail? Replace the usual simple syrup with rich, autumnal maple syrup.
Julia Hartbeck
Chilly fall weather doesn't mean it's time to say goodbye to refreshing cocktails. You can easily turn a warm-weather cocktail into an autumnal sipper by replacing the usual simple syrup called for with maple syrup. Our collection of subtly sweetened maple syrup cocktails showcases spirits and red wine in the autumn spotlight, accompanied by other seasonal flavors from apple cider to cinnamon sticks. You'll also learn our pro-tested customizations for making maple syrup cocktails enjoyable year-round.
Not sure what the difference is between pancake syrup and maple syrup, or among the various grades of maple syrup? Learn everything you need to know about maple syrup, from how to decipher the label to how to store it properly, for our selection of maple syrup cocktails.
Alpine Brew
Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Merlyn Miller
Bourbon, coffee liqueur, cold brew, walnut bitters, and maple syrup come together to make one highly caffeinated fall cocktail. Serve it over a single crystal-clear ice ball, garnished with coffee beans.
Spiked and Spiced
Frederick Hardy II / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Risha Carnes
Bright, warm, and fruity all at once, this pomegranate punch features a complex flavor profile of spicy ginger, sweet-tart pomegranates, and smooth maple syrup. This is a wonderful cocktail to enjoy year-round.
Maple-Bourbon Smash
Julia Hartbeck
Robb Turner, creator of Crown Maple Syrup, uses dark amber maple syrup to make this seasonal version of the beloved Old Fashioned.
New York Sour
The New York Sour delivers bold flavors with a minimalist ingredient list. Bourbon, dry red wine, lemons, and syrup create a sweet-smoky sensation. Replace the simple syrup with maple syrup for an instant fall classic.
Rosy Hibiscus-Gin Lowball
Don't be fooled. This rose-tinted, floral cocktail may look like spring, but it's all autumn. Hibiscus sings of the late summer harvest, while dark maple syrup lends depth and a whisper of the cooler months ahead.
Mulled Wine
Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele
This gorgeous take on mulled wine comes to us from Walkers restaurant in Cape Neddick, Maine. Warm, floral notes of nutmeg, star anise, and vanilla drift through citrus-infused red wine. A perfect blend of honey and maple syrup adds lightness and intensity all at once.
Mott & Mulberry
Chelsea Kyle / Food Styling by Drew Aichele
Leo Robitschek, bar director of the NoMad bar in NYC, brings us possibly the most sophisticated-looking fall cocktail to date. Rye whiskey, herbal liqueur, maple syrup, and lemon create a cocktail that's sure to warm the coldest nights.
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