Bourbon Cocktails for Fall | Best Bourbon Fall Drinks

There is nothing wrong with venturing out and trying a new spin on a classic drink. In fact, bourbon cocktails for fall are the perfect way to cozy up with a drink on a chilly evening. 

There are purists out there who will say bourbon deserves to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, and sipped on. People who drink bourbon often are usually bourbon purists. Bourbon is like wine in that years make a difference, neat is always preferred, and there is a classy element to it.

But there are ways to use bourbon in a cocktail that could be a welcomed change. Chilly fall days mean it is time to cozy up with some of the best bourbon cocktails for fall! The good news? They are delicious all year round!

What makes bourbon cocktails for fall perfect for fall? Well, bourbon is a drink that doesn’t mix well with some flavors. You can compare it to steak. You wouldn’t cover your steak in chocolate, right?

But there are subtle ways to add bourbon to a cocktail, especially during fall. These cocktails are warming and filled with the savory flavors of fall. A savory cocktail isn’t a bad idea on a chilly evening.

This version of savory isn’t like that juicy steak mentioned above. No, this savory is more like a warming savory that has hints of sweetness. There are some who say bourbon doesn’t need to be mixed with anything; it is amazing on its own.

But so was bread until we added meat or veggies to it. give these recipes a try and discover the amazingness that are bourbon cocktails. 

Bourbon Maple Leaf | The Kitchen is My Playground

Chai Old Fashioned | Half Baked Harvest

Earl Grey Blackberry Bourbon | Beginning with Bergamot

Rosemary and Maple Bourbon Sour | So Happy You Liked It

Bourbon Honey Cocktail | Our Salty Kitchen

Bourbon Cocktails for Fall | Best Bourbon Fall Drinks | Seasoned Bourbon

One of the best things you can do is learn how to season your bourbon. Rosemary, cinnamon, and other spices work really well with bourbon. However, seasoning bourbon takes a little practice to get right.

Of course, you could also use a recipe that shows you how to do it properly. Many of the recipes here will use some sort of seasonings. That means you are off to a great start. These recipes will surprise you and anyone else who partakes with you.

You can also just enjoy them by yourself and warm up in a cozy setting with your favorite tastes.  

Pumpkin Bourbon | Creative Culinary

Bourbon Apple Cider | Garnish with Lemon

Pear Bourbon Smash | Just a Little Bit of Bacon

Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned | The Speckled Palate

Blood Orange Bourbon Sour | Our Salty Kitchen

Bourbon Cocktails for Fall

Taking cues from the season is how any recipe becomes a seasonal recipe. For example, apples are perfect for fall, and that is why many fall recipes have apples in them. Bourbon fall cocktails are no different. Apple cider this or pumpkin spice that, all sound great.

But they sound even better with a splash or two or three of bourbon. How you enjoy your bourbon cocktails is up to you. You could share the drinks with friends or cozy up solo with a cocktail and a movie. The choice is yours. 

Honeycrisp  & Apple Cider Bourbon Shrub | Climbing Grier Mountain

Pumpkin Pie Bourbon | Love and Confections

Bourbon Cider Punch | Garlic & Zest

Hot Buttered Bourbon | Sprinkles & Sprouts

Citrus & Spice Kentucky Mule | A Communal Table

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