As leaves turn and summer’s warmth eases into cool, crisp evenings, Azzurre vodka has a fall cocktail list that will keep guests feeling cozy, comfortable, and perfectly refreshed. Each of these five unique fall drink recipes uses fresh, seasonal ingredients, and spices that capture the nip in the air, and the changing weather of fall.
Kicking off the list, the Sultan’s Mule is a modern twist on the classic Moscow Mule, using spicy, earthy cardamom syrup that warms you up from the inside out.
Using sweet, dark concord grapes, Fall’s Harvest Crush blends some of the season’s best fruits for a simple, yet refreshing cocktail. Perfect for sunlit fall afternoons.
Indulge a little with a Pumpkin Pie martini or an adult float! Just like the fall desserts Mom used to make, warm, spicy flavors blend with sweet apple, savory pumpkin, and cream, making these the perfect end to a meal. Try one of each, and tell us which fall cocktail recipe is your favorite for the season!
The Sultan’s Mule
• 2 oz Azzurre Vodka
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• 3 oz cardamom ginger ale
How to make the cardamom ginger ale:
• 2 tsp grated ginger
• 5 cardamom pods, crushed
• ½ c cane sugar
• ½ c water
• 1 cup sparkling water
Directions
To make the cardamom ginger ale:
Peel and finely grate the ginger. Set aside. Crack open the cardamom pods and grind the seeds, using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Set aside.
Add sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add ginger and ground cardamom and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine mesh strainer. Transfer to a large jar or bottle and add sparkling water. Keep the ginger ale chilled in fridge while you make the rest of your drink.
To make the cocktail:
Fill a Moscow Mule mug halfway with crushed ice. Add the vodka, lime juice, and cardamom ginger ale, then top off the remainder of your cup with crushed ice. Garnish with sliced lime wheel.
Fall’s Harvest Crush
• 2 oz Azzurre Vodka
• 1 ½ oz concord grape puree
• ¾ oz fresh lime juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
First make concord grape puree: combine 10 grapes in blender and blend until smooth.
To make the cocktail: Combine all ingredients into shaker and shake with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with 2-3 concord grapes.
Azzurre Pumpkin Pie Martini
• 2 oz Azzurre Vodka
• 4 oz Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur (we recommend Fulton’s Harvest)
• A dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
Directions:
Pour vodka and liqueur over ice into shaker and shake, strain into martini glass. Top with dollop of whipped cream, drizzle with caramel syrup and garnish with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon sticks.
Azzurre Adult Pumpkin Float
• 1 ½ oz Azzurre Vodka
• 1 ½ oz Pumpkin Pie Liqueur
• 6 oz (½ bottle) Magic Hat Pumpkin Ale (replace with pumpkin cider to go gluten free!)
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Directions:
Scoop vanilla ice cream into chilled glass, add vodka and pumpkin pie liqueur then top with pumpkin ale. Add straw and enjoy! Continue to add ale to make the float last longer.
Azzurre Adult Apple Cider Float
• 2 oz Azzurre Vodka
• 6 oz (½ bottle of Hard Apple Cider (We recommend Crispin)
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Directions:
Scoop vanilla ice cream into chilled mason jar, add vodka and top with hard apple cider.
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