4 Drinks You Must Include in Your Bar Menu for Fall
Fall is here, bringing cooler weather and the perfect atmosphere for enjoying seasonal drinks at your restaurant or bar. As the leaves change and customers seek out cozy, warm environments, it’s a great opportunity to update your menu with fall-inspired beverages.
Updating your bar menu can be a great way to attract customers and keep your business fresh and exciting. By incorporating the flavors of autumn, such as spices, apples, and pumpkins, you can create unique and memorable drinks that will have your customers coming back for more.
Let’s dive into some delicious and easy-to-make fall cocktail recipes that you can add to your bar menu.
1. Raspberry Red Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Chambord (raspberry liqueur)
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
- Red sugar (for rimming the glass)
- Hoshizaki KMEdge™ crescent ice
Instructions:
Rim the edge of a coupe or martini glass with lime juice, then dip it into red sugar. In a shaker, add vodka, Chambord, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
Fill the shaker with Hoshizaki KMEdge™ crescent ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Place a fresh raspberry on a cocktail pick and lay it across the top of the glass.
This drink will be smooth, vibrant, and fruity!
2. Spiced Maple Manhattan
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Rye whiskey (or bourbon for a sweeter note)
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz Pure maple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters (optional for added warmth)
- Luxardo cherries (for garnish)
- Hoshizaki 1by1 Cube ice
Instructions:
Combine rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, maple syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters.
Add Hoshizaki 1by1 cube ice to the glass and stir gently for 30-40 seconds to chill and blend the flavors.
Skewer a couple of Luxardo cherries and place them on top for a beautiful, rich finish.
This Spiced Maple Manhattan delivers deep, warm flavors with a seasonal twist of maple syrup, elevating the classic Manhattan for a refined, fall-inspired menu addition.
3. Golden Harvest Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Bourbon (or any whiskey of your choice)
- 1/2 oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 oz Lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Honey syrup (1:1 ratio honey and water, warmed to combine)
- 1/2 oz Amaretto
- 1 Hoshizaki sphere ice cube
- Hoshizaki KMEdge™ crescent ice
- A fresh flower and a mini wooden clothespin to garnish (or anything of your choice)
Instructions:
Prepare this in advance:
In a small saucepan, mix equal parts honey and water. Warm over low heat until the honey dissolves. Let cool before storing in a container.
Make the drink:
In a cocktail shaker, add bourbon, orange juice, lemon juice, honey syrup, and amaretto.
Fill the shaker with Hoshizaki KMEdge™ crescent ice and shake well for about 15 seconds to chill the ingredients.
Place a Hoshizaki sphere cube into a small rocks glass and strain the shaken mixture into the glass, pouring it gently over the ice sphere.
Take a small, fresh green flower (like a chrysanthemum or similar) and attach it to the side of the glass using a small clothespin, as shown in the image. You can also garnish it as per your choice.
Optional variations:
You can substitute bourbon with dark rum or even mezcal for a smokier profile that suits the fall season.
For a stronger fall spice flavor, add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the honey syrup.
4. Autumn Bourbon Sour
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz Spiced honey syrup (honey infused with cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of nutmeg)
- 1/2 oz Red wine
- Hoshizaki 1by1 Cube ice
- Twisted lemon peel
Instructions:
Prepare this in advance:
Combine 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Add a cinnamon stick, a few cloves, and a pinch of nutmeg. Heat gently until the honey is dissolved, then remove from heat and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and cool before storing in a container.
Make the drink:
In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz spiced honey syrup.
Fill the shaker with Hoshizaki KMEdge™ crescent ice and shake well for about 15 seconds to chill the ingredients.
Place Hoshizaki 1by1 ice cubes in an old fashioned glass. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass, pouring it over the ice.
Slowly pour the red wine over the back of a spoon just above the cocktail. This will allow the wine to float on top, creating a layered dark red color.
Add a twisted lemon peel or skip the garnish for a cleaner look that focuses on the drink’s gradient.
Optional variations:
You can substitute the bourbon with rye whiskey for a spicier touch.
The red wine can be a deep, bold variety like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot to enhance the fall flavors.
We hope you liked these delicious drink recipes as much as we loved sharing them with you! If you try making one of them, please share your pictures with us on our Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We can’t wait to see what you create. Cheers to a season full of great drinks!
November 20, 2024
By Maitri Gandhi – Product Marketing Specialist, Hoshizaki America
