14 Best Fall Gin Cocktails

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, your cravings for seasonal flavors in cocktails kick in. Fall gin cocktails offer a perfect balance of botanicals and seasonal ingredients that make your autumn gatherings special. Elevate your fall parties with these delightful gin cocktails, perfect for embracing the cozy vibes of the season.

Discover how simple mixtures of gin with grapefruit juice, thyme syrup, or figs can transform your cocktail experience. Each recipe showcases the versatility of gin while highlighting your favorite fall ingredients. Ready to explore? Keep reading to find your new favorite drink this season.

Gin And Ginger

Gin and ginger make a refreshing fall cocktail. The warming spice of ginger pairs well with the botanical notes of gin.

Classic Gin and Ginger Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• Ice
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour gin and lime juice over the ice.
3. Top with ginger beer.
4. Stir gently.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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Gin and Ginger Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
• 2 oz gin
• Club soda or tonic water

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and ginger in a pot.
2. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Strain and cool the syrup.
4. Store in an airtight container.
5. Mix 2 oz gin with 1 oz ginger syrup.
6. Top with club soda or tonic water.

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Apple Cider Gin and Ginger

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz gin
• 2 oz apple cider
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 3 oz ginger beer
• Apple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Chill your glass beforehand.
2. Add gin, apple cider, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
3. Shake well.
4. Pour into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with ginger beer.
6. Garnish with an apple slice.

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Apple Cider Gin Fizz

The Apple Cider Gin Fizz is a perfect fall cocktail. It combines the freshness of apple cider with the distinct flavor of gin. This drink is refreshing and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 3 oz apple cider
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Club soda
• Ice
• Apple slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add gin, apple cider, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top with club soda.
6. Garnish with apple slices if desired.

This cocktail balances tart and sweet flavors. It’s an elegant option for autumn gatherings. 

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Gin And Cranberry Spritz

A Gin and Cranberry Spritz is a refreshing fall drink. The crisp tartness of cranberry blends well with the botanical notes of gin.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 0.5 oz Cointreau
• 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Club soda or tonic water
• Fresh or frozen cranberries
• Mint sprig for garnish
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz cranberry juice, 0.5 oz Cointreau, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and 1 oz simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for a minute.
4. Strain the mix into a coupe cocktail glass.
5. Top with club soda or tonic water.
6. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a mint sprig.

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Thyme And Honey Gin Sour

 

The Thyme and Honey Gin Sour is perfect for autumn. It’s both earthy and sweet.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz honey syrup (see below)
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• Ice
• Optional: thyme sprig for garnish

Honey Syrup:

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup hot water

Instructions:

Make the Honey Syrup:

• Combine honey and hot water.
• Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
• Let cool.

Prepare the Cocktail:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Add gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, and a sprig of thyme.
• Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.

Strain and Serve:

• Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
• Optionally, garnish with an additional thyme sprig.

This cocktail balances the floral notes of gin with the sweetness of honey. 

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Rosemary Gin And Tonic

The Rosemary Gin and Tonic is perfect for fall. It combines the crispness of gin with the earthy notes of rosemary.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 4 ounces tonic water
• 1 slice lime or lemon, for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Place ice cubes in a glass.
2. Pour 2 ounces of gin over the ice.
3. Add a fresh rosemary sprig to the glass.
4. Top with 4 ounces of tonic water.
5. Garnish with a slice of lime or lemon.

Enjoy the fusion of herbal and botanical flavors in this refreshing cocktail. Try using rosemary simple syrup for an added hint of sweetness. Add half an ounce of rosemary simple syrup before the gin if you’d like a sweeter drink.

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Pear And Ginger Gin Cocktail

You will love a Pear and Ginger Gin Cocktail. This drink is refreshing and perfect for fall. The blend of pear and ginger gives it a unique flavor.

Start by gathering these ingredients:

• 1 ripe pear, diced
• 1 shot gin
• 1 shot water
• 1 tablespoon chopped pears
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1/2 ounce pear liqueur
• A dash of cardamom bitters
• Ice

Follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Pear Purée: Boil diced pears in water for 15 minutes. Blend into a purée.
2. In the Shaker: Add half the juice mixture, gin, water, and ice. Shake well.
3. Pour the Drink: Pour into a glass filled with ice.
4. Repeat: Add remaining juice, gin, water, and ice to the shaker for a second drink.
5. Garnish: Add chopped pears and a slice of pear on top.

Enjoy your Pear and Ginger Gin Cocktail. It’s an ideal autumn drink with a blend of smooth pear and spicy ginger. The cardamom bitters and pear liqueur add depth.

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Autumn Gin Negroni

The Autumn Gin Negroni is a perfect fall cocktail. It combines seasonal flavors with the classic profile of a Negroni.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz gin
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 1 orange twist (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Add the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Stir gently for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
5. Garnish with an orange twist.

This Negroni variation highlights bold autumnal flavors. The combination of gin and Campari offers a refreshing bitterness. Sweet vermouth balances the drink, adding depth. The orange twist enhances the drink with a zesty aroma.

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Cinnamon And Clove Gin Sour

When autumn arrives, there’s nothing like a Cinnamon And Clove Gin Sour to embrace the season.

Ingredients:

• 60ml gin
• 30ml fresh lemon juice
• 15ml maple syrup
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions:

Prepare Your Shaker:

• Add gin, lemon juice, maple syrup, egg white, cinnamon, and cloves to a cocktail shaker.
• Shake well without ice to combine.

Add Ice and Shake:

• Add ice to the shaker.
• Shake vigorously until chilled.

Strain and Serve:

• Strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
• Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.

The Cinnamon And Clove Gin Sour combines warming spices with the botanical notes of gin. It’s perfect for cool fall nights. Enjoy the balance of citrus, spices, and the smooth texture from the egg white.

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Pomegranate Gin Fizz

A Pomegranate Gin Fizz is a refreshing fall cocktail. It’s both vibrant and flavorful. You can enjoy it with friends on a cool evening.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz POM juice
• 0.5 oz lemon juice
• 0.75 oz simple syrup
• 1 egg white
• Soda water
• Ice
• Optional garnish: rosemary sprig

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with gin, POM juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
2. Dry shake for 15 seconds.
3. Add ice and shake again for 30 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass.
5. Top with soda water.
6. Garnish with a rosemary sprig if desired.

Variations:

Lavender Twist:

• Replace simple syrup with lavender syrup.
• Use lime juice instead of lemon.

Ginger Fizz:

• Use ginger beer instead of soda water.
• Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a lemon rind.

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Fig And Honey Gin Martini

A Fig And Honey Gin Martini is a perfect autumn cocktail. It blends the sweetness of figs with the botanical notes of gin. It’s a great way to savor fall flavors.

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fig puree
• 0.5 oz honey syrup
• 0.5 oz lemon juice
• Ice

Instructions

1. Make the fig puree: Blend figs with sugar and water until smooth.
2. Prepare honey syrup: Mix equal parts honey and water.
3. Combine ingredients: Add gin, fig puree, honey syrup, and lemon juice to a shaker.
4. Shake well: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
5. Strain and serve: Pour the mixture into a chilled martini glass. Garnish if desired.

Pumpkin Spice Gin Sour

Experience the delightful flavors of fall with the Pumpkin Spice Gin Sour. This cocktail combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with the refreshing quality of gin. Perfect for crisp autumn evenings.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Gin (preferably a botanical variety)
• 1 oz Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 oz Pumpkin Butter
• 1 Egg White
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Add gin, lemon juice, pumpkin butter, and egg white to a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake the mixture vigorously for 20 seconds without ice (dry shake).
3. Add ice to the shaker and shake again for another 20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a serving glass.
5. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or a cinnamon stick for added flair.

Orange And Clove Gin Rickey

The Orange and Clove Gin Rickey is a delightful fall cocktail. It blends citrus with warm spices. This drink is refreshing and aromatic.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh orange juice
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 3 cloves
• Club soda
• Ice
• Orange slice and clove for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the cloves in a shaker.
2. Add gin, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
3. Fill the shaker with ice.
4. Shake well until chilled.
5. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
6. Top with club soda.
7. Garnish with an orange slice and a clove.

Mulled Gin Punch

Mulled Gin Punch is a perfect drink for fall gatherings. The warm spices combined with gin create a cozy, flavorful beverage.

Ingredients

• 25ml London dry or spiced gin per cup
• 200ml fruit juice (orange juice recommended)
• 10g caster sugar
• 1 star anise
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 6 allspice berries
• 6 cloves
• 1 whole chili (optional)
• Ground nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine the fruit juice, sugar, and spices in a medium pan.
2. Heat the mixture on medium. Stir for ten minutes, but do not let the liquid boil.
3. Add gin and stir.
4. Serve hot. Garnish with ground nutmeg.