I personally like autumn. I love the warm days and cool nights. I like sitting by the fire pit at night with some friends and a good cocktail and a cigar. I thought I would write about some cocktails with a fall theme.  

The first cocktail comes from the Hard Truth Distillery. The recipe was written on a board in their tasting room, so I am sure they would not mind me giving it here.

Maple Bourbon Cream Cocktail

2 Ounces Hard Truth Bourbon

2 Ounces Maple syrup

2 Ounces Heavy Cream

1 Ounce Brown Sugar simple syrup

Shake well over ice and pour into a rocks glass.

Another cocktail that has become a favorite is the Pear Manhattan. I love a good pear brandy and this is a refreshing cocktail for sitting by the fire pit.

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Pear Manhattan

1.5 Ounces Pear Brandy

1.5 Ounces Sweet Vermouth

2-3 drops Angostura Bitters

Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and stir until cold. Pour in a Manhattan glass and garnish with an orange peel.

The next recipes come from the Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book by Joy Perrine and Susan Reigler.

Hot Kentucky Bourbon Cider

4 Ounces hot apple cider

2 Ounces Bourbon

1 Ounce brown sugar simple syrup

Pour apple cider into a large heat-proof mug. Add Bourbon and syrup; stir. Garnish with a slice of apple and some cinnamon.

Green Demon

1 ½ Ounce Bourbon

1/2 Ounce Dumante pistachio liqueur

1 Ounce Bailey’s Irish Cream

A few drops of green food coloring

Combine, shake over ice and strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a green gummy worm. 

These are a few of the autumn inspired cocktails that I enjoy. I hope you enjoy them as well and will share your favorite recipes.

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