Football season is here, Collegiettes! We’re sure that you’re not only excited about the intense, spirit-filled games, but also this new fall weather that has come with the month of October. Now that you’ve ditched your tank tops for your warm garnet and gold cardigans and scarfs, why don’t you switch up your drink menu too?
Say hello to your new go-to recipes for fall festivities on game days! Autumn brings warm smells and ingredients like cinnamon, apples, pumpkin and more. Check out these delicious recipes to use for those early afternoon games or even on cool night games. After all, FSU plays the Louisville Cardinals this weekend!
Apple Cinnamon Fall Sangria
Ingredients:
6 apples (Gala)
3 pears
750mL cinnamon whiskey
1 bottle Pinot Grigio
64oz bottled apple cider
1 liter club soda
Cinnamon sticks to garnish (optional)
As you get ready for the football game, make sure to prepare this delicious drink about two hours before your tailgate! Dice the apples and pears into small cubes and place them into a bowl or large jar. Pour the cinnamon whiskey over the fruit and cover it allowing it to soak for 2 hours. Then pour in the rest of the ingredients, serve your drink over ice and smell the sweet aroma of fall as you celebrate.
Courtesy: Tasty
Apple Pie Punch
Ingredients:
1 apple
1 quart apple cider
2 cups pear nectar
24 ounces ginger ale
1 cup Pearl Apple Pie Vodka or Caramel Vodka
This drink is good with or without the alcohol, and it’s also good cold or hot. For game days that start to get chilly, simmer all the liquid ingredients in a pot over a stove on low heat. Once warm, place the apple slices in the pot and serve in mugs. If you prefer a cold drink, combine all the ingredients, stir well, and add ice!
Courtesy: The Cookie Rookie
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
4 Tablespoon Kahlua
3 Tablespoon Coffee-mate Pumpkin Spice liquid Creamer
1 ½ Tablespoon Vanilla Vodka
2 to 3 tsp. canned pumpkin puree
Sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice
It wouldn’t be a fall drink without some pumpkin flavors! Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail glass and stir. Add some ice to your drink and sprinkle some pumpkin pie spice to finish it off. This drink is awesome if you love the creaminess of the creamer and spice from the pumpkin. This drink will make you think you’re taking a bite from a slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream-infused vodka.
Courtesy: The Kitchen is my Playground
Caramel Apple Pie Cocktail
Ingredients
1 cup apple cider
1 ounce Pinnacle Caramel Apple Vodka
1 ounce Rumchata
Ice
If you’re craving something sweet, creamy, and strong, why not opt for this cocktail as you enjoy preparing for a glorious game. Combine the cider, vodka, and Rumchata with a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake the mixture for 30 seconds. Strain the drink into a glass and garnish with caramel and cinnamon sugar if you wish!
Courtesy: Shake Bake and Party
Apple, Pumpkin Beer Cocktails
Ingredients:
8 ounces bourbon
9 ounces apple cider
2 ½ ounces lemon juice
12 ounces pumpkin ale
Cinnamon sticks and cranberries for garnish
If you’re in the mood for something different, then why not try this cocktail that has a little bit of everything that makes up fall. Mix all the liquids, except for the beer, in the cocktail shaker with ice. Then pour the mixture into glasses, add some beer, and garnish with cranberries and cinnamon sticks. This drink will have everyone at your tailgate in love with the different flavors and smells combined to make this amazing drink.
Courtesy: Cooking and Beer
Pumpkin Pie Sangria
Ingredients:
1 bottle sweet moscato
½ cup libby’s pumpkin pie mix
24 ounces goya mango juice
½ cup butterscotch schnapps or pumpkin pie flavored vodka
½ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 large apple sliced
1 large sliced orange
What’s better than pumpkin pie? The sweet taste of moscato combined with the punch of pumpkin flavored vodka. Make this delicious and very simple sangria by adding all the ingredients into a pitcher and mix it all together. For a stronger taste from the fruit, prepare it a couple of hours before the festivities. This sangria will drive all the pumpkin lovers crazy as they get ready for game days.
Courtesy: That’s So Michelle
These drink recipes are sure to make a statement and be a huge hit at any tailgate this football season or at any party in general. Have fun embracing this wonderful new season filled with delicious smells and cool weather Collegiettes!
Remember to have fun, but to also drink responsibly. Please do not drink and drive.