Fall is almost upon us, and we are so ready for it. We aren't even embarrassed about our love for pumpkin spice. If you despise all things pumpkin, feel free to scroll on and go into hibernation until winter, but for those who can't get enough of the stuff, or even those who could go for it once in a while, we're pretty sure you'll find something that tickles your fancy in these refreshing, rich twists on those summer cocktails you've been drinking for the last few months.
1. Pumpkin Caipirinha
You might think of the Caipirinha as an exclusively summery cocktail, but this flavor combo is so bold and out there that it just works perfectly.
2. Naughty Pumpkin Pie Cocktail
Who could possibly turn down pumpkin pie in a glass?
3. Pumpkin Martini
The real question you should be asking yourself is why are you not mixing coconut tequila and pumpkin?
4. Smashing Pumpkin
This recipe wants you to make lemon-pumpkin soda from scratch, which is awesome if you have a soda maker. If you don't, go ahead and buy something similar in stores, or just mix the pumpkin puree and lemon juice with club soda.
5. Death by Pumpkin
Three different forms of pumpkin ingredients – pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice liqueur, and freaking PUMPKIN ICE CREAM. If you want it a little sweeter and more milkshaky, just add a little more ice cream and blitz it in the blender.
6. Spiced Pumpkin Cider
You don't need to go to Hogsmeade to get pumpkin juice! Plus, you get to add spiced rum to this.
7. Pumpkintini
This is basically the boozy version of the infamous PSL.
8. Chocolate Pumpkin Gingerbread Martini
Look at this beauty! This dessert cocktail is every bit as delicious and seasonal as it looks.
9. Kahlua Pumpkin Spice Hazelnut Coffee
Spike your coffee with a little pumpkin spice Kahlua. If you can't find the wonderful stuff, you can go ahead and use coffee liqueur and pumpkin spice liqueur.
10. Pumpkin Mojito
It sounds so wrong, but the brown sugar, aged rum, lime and soda go stupendously and unexpectedly well with pumpkin. It's oddly refreshing!
11. Turkey and Sage
Make some pumpkin butter for the fall, and don't forget to mix it into your cocktail with a little bourbon and lemon!
12. Bourbon Pumpkin Punch
With ginger, cinnamon, sage and, of course, bourbon and pumpkin, this adult punch is unlike any you have ever had before, and it is the absolute perfect way to transition to the crisp fall months.