Fall Drinks You Can Make at Home

Fall flavors are some of our favorites to blend with coffee. Pumpkin and spice and everything nice—what a perfect combination to include in your beverage rotation this season! The best part is, you can make them all yourself at home! Here are some crafted drinks that are easily customizable, and will immediately become your fall favorites.

Apple Cider Cold Brew Mocktail:

This fall twist is the perfect recipe for an early morning wake-up or an afternoon sweet treat!

Ingredients:

• Cold Brew on Tap

• Apple cider

• 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon

• Ice

• Apple slices for garnish

Recipe:

Start with your favorite glass and fill it to the top with ice. Grab your Cold Brew on Tap, and fill your glass about 3/4 the way full. Our Cold Brew on Tap introduces delightful chocolate and nutty notes, perfectly complementing the rich sweetness of this fall beverage. Next, fill the remainder of your glass with your favorite apple cider. Shake in 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and mix all ingredients with a straw or spoon. Finally, if you’re feeling fancy, slice up one of your favorite apples and garnish the edge of your glass. This tart and delicious drink is perfect for those late summer or early fall days that still bring the heat!

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Yes, you read that right. This drink will be the star of any dinner party, and is the perfect way to ring in the fall season!

Ingredients:

• 1 Emblem Espresso capsule

• 1 1/2 oz vodka of your choice

• 1/2 oz Kahlua

• 1/2 pumpkin spice syrup

• 1/4 oz simple syrup

• Ice

• Ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (for garnish)

Recipe: This recipe looks best in a martini glass, but any cocktail glass will work! Brew your Emblem Espresso Pod in a separate glass and let your rich caramel espresso cool for just a minute as you get all of your materials together. Place your glass of choice in the freezer to chill it thoroughly before serving for a perfectly frosty finish. Grab your cocktail shaker and fill it to the top with ice. Combine your espresso shot, vodka, Kahlua, pumpkin spice syrup and simple syrup into your shaker. Shake for 10 seconds for a nice frothy finish. Strain and pour your martini into your chilled glass, and garnish with ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice-- because you’re fancy!

Maple Espresso Old Fashioned

This twist on the classic Old Fashioned is a delicious fusion of espresso and maple syrup, offering a modern, rich twist on a timeless favorite.

Ingredients:

• 1 French Roast Capsule

• 2 oz bourbon (we suggest a maple bourbon if you have it)

• 1/2 oz pure maple syrup

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Ice

• Orange twist for garnish

Recipe:

Start by brewing your French Roast Capsule into a separate glass. We found that the smoky flavor of this espresso paired perfectly with the oaky undertones of the bourbon. For this recipe, a short glass works best. Place this glass in the freezer or fill it with ice to chill while you prep your drink. In a mixing glass or shaker, combine your espresso, bourbon, maple syrup and bitters. Add ice to your mixing glass and stir well to marry all of the flavors together. Take your chilled glass and fill with fresh ice (we recommend a large square cube if available, but regular ice will also suffice!) Strain the contents from your mixing glass over the ice. For a complimentary garnish, express the oils from an orange twist over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a twist, then drop the twist into the glass. Sip and savor the rich, complex flavors of your Maple Espresso Old Fashioned!