A bourbon cocktail topped with a marshmallow and placed alongside a bottle of bourbon

For more autumnal inspiration, see our best autumn home decor ideas, best autumn travel breaks for food lovers and our guide to how to make the most of autumn ingredients.

14 autumn cocktail recipes

Fig and grapefruit cocktail

Crème de figue liquor adds a delicately spiced flavour to this celebratory cocktail, which also comes laced with grapefruit gin and champagne. Garnish with fresh figs, perfectly in season in autumn.

Two cocktails set against a festive background

Boulevardier

Think of the boulevardier as the negroni getting an autumnal makeover, where using bourbon instead of gin adds a rich, rounded edge to the drink. See more bourbon cocktail recipes.

A dark red cocktail in a tumbler with a twist of orange peel on the rim

Bramble cocktail

Make autumnal blackberries – fresh and in liqueur form – the hero ingredient in this fruity, zesty cocktail.

A bramble gin cocktail served in a short glass next to a few blackberries

Campfire cocktail

The smells and tastes of an autumn bonfire inspired this evocative cocktail, which gets sweet and smoky notes from marshmallow syrup and peaty Lagavulin.

Fig bellini

If a peach bellini is your idea of summer in a champagne flute, this will be the taste of autumn – it's made with blended figs and hazelnut liqueur.

Bourbon and apple fizz

Bourbon and apples are a winning pairing in this easy-drinking whisky cocktail that makes for a delicious autumn aperitif.

Rum negroni

Swap gin for rum in this softer take on a negroni – decant into a hip flask for sipping on autumn walks. We've got lots more rum cocktail recipes to try.

Blackberry whisky

This whisky is a great way of using up foraged blackberries. Infuse an affordable blended scotch with the fruit and toasted spices for a warming seasonal liqueur.

Beetroot mezcalita

Pickled brine is the secret ingredient in this vibrant beetroot mezcalita, perfect for kicking off the weekend. It wouldn't be complete with the salt rim, made by mixing Tajín seasoning with sugar.

Cooler evenings need a cocktail with a kick! This classic espresso martini, made with fresh espresso and vodka, will perk you up in no time. If you love an espresso martini, check out our espresso martini cheesecake recipe.

A martini glass filled with espresso martini on a grey background

Orange hot chocolate

This rich and creamy drink is lifted by a dash of zingy citrus. You can also add a tot of spiced rum for extra boozy indulgence. For vegans, try our vegan hot chocolate recipe.

Two mugs of hot chocolate, next to a jug of milk and shots of spiced rum

Spiced sidecar

We love adding spices to our autumn food and drink – make your own spice-infused brandy for this warming-cold weather cocktail.

Sidecar cocktail in a coupe glass with a bottle of red liquid behind

Beetroot, apple and ginger juice

Use the seasonal beetroot and apples in your veg box to make this refreshing and rejuvenating juice. See more juice recipes.

Manhattan cocktail

Stronger, spirit-forward cocktails are perfect for sipping slowly. Savour this classic drink, made with bourbon or rye whisky, on chilly evenings in front of the fire.