Jump to my Paloma Mocktail Recipe

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Virgin Paloma Ingredients

• Grapefruit Juice: The main ingredient in a Paloma, you’ll need grapefruit juice. I bought pure juice, but you can also just juice grapefruits yourself.
• Grapefruit: If you opt for the route to buy grapefruit juice, this will be for the garnish. Fresh fruit looks so pretty and helps elevate the drink.
• Lime Juice: Another key ingredient in a Paloma. It’s a small amount so I juice them myself.
• Lemon Juice: Not traditionally in a Paloma, but I like the addition. Again, small amount so I just juice fresh lemons.
• Honey: Honey adds a subtle hint of sweetness. Also helps salt stick to the rim instead of dissolving it.
• Sparkling Water: Not traditionally in a Paloma, but I love the addition of carbonation in a mocktail.
• Salt: For the rim. I used Pink Himalayan Sea Salt here.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Paloma Mocktail?

• Martini Shaker | I love this one because it gets the mocktail very cold and doesn’t leak. I’ve had it for years and it’s still as good as new!
• Citrus Juicer | This is amazing for measuring citrus! It’s a measuring cup and juicer all in one, so you don’t have to guess or make a mess anymore!

Paloma Mocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Grapefruit Juice
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• ½ oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 2 oz. Sparkling Water
• Grapefruit Wedge, optional garnish
• Honey, optional rim
• Salt, optional rim

Directions

1. Coat half of a glass rim with honey and roll rim in salt
2. Add the first four ingredients to a shaker filled halfway with ice, shake vigorously
3. Strain the mocktail into a glass with ice
4. Top with sparkling water
5. Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit
6. Enjoy!

If you like this recipe, check out the mocktails below!

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Jump to my Spicy Watermelon Margarita Recipe

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Spicy Watermelon Margarita Ingredients

• Tequila: Since you’ll be mixing and not sipping, you won’t need a super expensive Tequila. I prefer Blanco, which is light and unaged and won’t compete with the delicate flavor of the watermelon, but use whatever you like.
• Cointreau: Some may say Triple Sec, but when it comes to orange liqueur, I always use Cointreau.
• Watermelon Juice: I use store-bought watermelon juice to make this recipe even easier. If you want to make your own, just blend fresh watermelon and strain out the pulp. You will get a stronger watermelon flavor this way too!
• Jalapeño: I once had a bartender make spicy margaritas with jarred jalapeños and I do not recommend it. Fresh jalapeño is the only way to go!
• Lime: A well-balanced cocktail should have a hint of acid.
• Tajín: Rim half the glass with Tajìn. This way you can have some if you want, or not if you don’t.
• Watermelon: A slice of watermelon as the garnish really drives home the Summer vibe!

Recommended Tools to Make a Spicy Watermelon Margarita

• Muddler | Part of any well-stocked bar, you’ll want to muddle the jalapeños to bring the flavor out.
• Glasses | Not too big, and not too small, and easy to rim, these crackle recycled glasses are perfect for margaritas.

Spicy Watermelon Margarita Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 oz Blanco Tequila
• ½ oz Cointreau
• 2 oz Watermelon Juice
• 1 Jalapeño
• 1 Lime
• Tajín
• Watermelon, for garnish

Directions

1. Rub a lime wedge around the top of the glass and dip in Tajín
2. Add the juice from a quarter of a lime and two slices of jalapeno in a glass and muddle
3. Add ice and the first three ingredients, stir
4. Garnish with slice of jalapeño
5. Enjoy!

More summer cocktails to try:

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Jump to my Strawberry Spritz Recipe

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Strawberry Simple Syrup

Simple syrup, dissolved sugar in water, is an easy way to add sweetness to a cold drink. If you take it a step further and make an infused simple syrup, you will be surprised how much flavor you can add too! Simple syrup‘s are quick and easy to make, and can be used in cocktails, coffee, added to sparkling water, or really anywhere you want to impart natural sweetness.

This recipe will make about 8 oz, and you only need 1 for the recipe so if you have some remaining, I suggest storing it in an airtight container. It should last approximately 2 weeks, give or take.

The remaining cooked strawberry left in the strainer is perfect for making strawberry bread or adding to a bowl of oatmeal.

Strawberry Spritz Ingredients

• Fresh Strawberries: Used to make an easy strawberry simple syrup and garnish.
• Granulated Sugar: A key ingredient in every simple syrup.
• Prosecco: Any dry sparkling wine will do, but I’m partial to Prosecco in a spritz.
• Sparkling Water: I prefer Topo Chico.
• Lime: A well-balanced cocktail should have a hint of acid.
• Basil: It’s just a sprig as a garnish, but I promise you can taste a subtle hint of herb.

Recommended Tools to Make a Strawberry Spritz Cocktail

• Fine Mesh Sieve | Your kitchen may already be stocked with a strainer, but if not you’ll need a fine mesh version to strain the strawberry seeds and pulp.
• Wine Glasses | My glasses need to be multi-functional, so I use these gorgeous, European-made red wine glasses for spritz’ too.
• Glass Bottle | You will have about 8 oz. of simple syrup so store what you don’t use in the fridge.

Strawberry Spritz Cocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

STRAWBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup strawberries

COCKTAIL:

• 3 oz Prosecco
• 2 oz sparkling water
• 1 lime
• Spring of basil, for garnish
• 1 strawberry, for garnish

Directions

1. Place water, strawberries, and sugar in a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil
2. Simmer for 10 minutes and rough-mash strawberries with a wooden spoon or meat masher.
3. Turn off the heat and let strawberries cool to room temperature and syrup to thicken for about 25 minutes
4. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve.
5. Fill the glass ½ full with ice. Add prosecco, sparkling water, and 1 oz. of strawberry simple syrup.
6. Finish with a squeeze of lime, a sprig of basil, and a sliced strawberry.
7. Enjoy!

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What is Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is essentially liquid sugar, and the recipe could not be easier. Take equal parts water and granulated sugar (you can also substitute brown sugar for a variation), boil, and let cool. That’s it. It stores in the fridge for about a month in its purest form.

Where the real fun begins is with infused simple syrups. My go-to is all different types of fruit, but tea flavored is also excellent. While I make them generally for cocktail recipes, simple syrup is great added to anything you want to sweeten and add flavor to. Have fun trying these with coffee, tea, oatmeal, smoothies, and sparkling water (the list could go on and on).

Below I have two recipes written out, but I’ve included simple syrup in so many cocktail recipes I’ve included those as well. If you only want to make the simple syrup, follow the first few steps. You never know, you could be inspired to make the full cocktail! Enjoy!

What Tools Do You Need to Make Simple Syrup?

• Glass Bottle | These recipes will make about 8 oz of syrup. Since they are fruit-infused, they will last for about 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Small Saucepan | I prefer stainless steel because it’s non-toxic, oven-safe, and durable.
• Fine Mesh Strainer | After the syrup is cooled you’ll want to strain and separate the fruit and seeds from the syrup. I’ve used the remaining fruit in recipes like my Strawberry Bread.

Blackberry Simple Syrup Recipe

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Blackberries

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of blackberries to a saucepan and boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the blackberry seeds.
4. Enjoy!

Raspberry Simple Syrup Recipe

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Raspberries

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of raspberries to a saucepan and boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the raspberry seeds.
4. Enjoy!

Banana Simple Syrup

Chai Simple Syrup

Cherry Simple Syrup

Ginger Simple Syrup

Key Lime Simple Syrup

Lemon Vanilla Simple Syrup

Orange Vanilla Simple Syrup

Pumpkin Chai Simple Syrup

Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup

Vanilla Simple Syrup

Toasted Simple Syrup

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Blackberry Ginger Cocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

BLACKBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Blackberries

COCKTAIL:

• 1 oz. Blackberry Syrup (from above)
• ½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 oz. Gin
• 2 oz. Ginger Beer
• Fresh Blackberries for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of blackberries to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the blackberry seeds.
4. Fill a glass halfway with ice, and add 1 oz. blackberry simple syrup and lemon juice.
5. Add 2 oz. gin and top with 2 oz. ginger beer.
6. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
7. Enjoy!

Blackberry Ginger Cocktail Ingredients

• Fresh Blackberries: Fresh blackberries will give the best flavor to the simple syrup, far better than store-bought. You’ll need extra for the garnish too!
• Granulated Sugar: I like organic, but use what you have on hand. This will be used to make the blackberry simple syrup.
• Lemon Juice: A hint of acid is necessary.
• Gin: Hendrick’s is the brand of choice for me. If you don’t think you like gin, try it and report back.
• Ginger Beer: I really like this light version. As always, this is a non-alcoholic ginger spicy beverage. This version isn’t quite as spicy, but not sweet like ginger ale.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Blackberry Ginger Cocktail?

• Glass Bottle | This recipe will make about 8 oz of syrup, enough for 8 cocktails. If you don’t use it all at once, it will last for 2-4 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Blackberry simple syrup is great in coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, and anywhere you want a little berry-infused sweetness!
• Citrus Juicer | This is my favorite way to juice a lemon since it goes into the cup and I can see the exact measurement I need.
• DOF Glasses | DOF (double old-fashioned) glasses are crucial for Old Fashioned’s, and you know I love to use glasses in multiple ways. It’s the perfect glass to dress up this cocktail.

If you like this recipe, check out the other berry cocktails below!

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Raspberry Champagne Spritzer Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

RASPBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Fresh Raspberries

COCKTAIL:

• 1 oz. Raspberry Syrup (from above)
• 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 4 oz. Champagne
• 1 oz. Sparkling Water
• Fresh Raspberries for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of raspberries to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. Once the syrup has cooled, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the raspberry seeds.
4. Fill a glass halfway with ice, and add 1 oz. raspberry syrup and lemon juice.
5. Add 4 oz Champagne and top with 1 oz. sparkling water.
6. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
7. Enjoy!

Raspberry Champagne Spritzer Ingredients

• Fresh Raspberries: I’ve tried store-bought syrups and they just don’t taste the same! Fresh raspberries will give the best flavor to the simple syrup. You’ll need extra for the garnish too!
• Granulated Sugar: I like organic, but use what you have on hand. This will be used to make the raspberry simple syrup.
• Lemon Juice: Most good cocktails need a hit of acid.
• Champagne: Feel free to use whatever dry, sparkling wine you would like. This recipe is made with Champagne (which sounds more fancy and festive, right?), but would be just as good with Prosecco.
• Sparkling Water: I’m partial to Topo Chico.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Raspberry Spritzer?

• Glass Bottle | This recipe will make about 8 oz of syrup, enough for 8 cocktails. If you don’t use it all at once, it will last for 2-4 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Raspberry simple syrup is great in coffee, smoothies, oatmeal and anywhere you want a little berry-infused sweetness!
• Citrus Juicer | This is my favorite way to juice a lemon since it goes into the cup and I can see the exact measurement I need.
• Wine Glasses | As a former glassware buyer, I choose these for my everyday wine glasses. They are a great shape and the size is perfect for red wine or a spritz. Made in Austria, the quality if exceptional.

If you like this recipe, check out the other sparkling cocktails below!

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Virgin Old Fashioned

This is a take on the Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned, so no whiskey substitute here! Pour it into a glass worthy of the non-alcoholic version of the classic cocktail.

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French 75 Mocktail

Sparkling and refreshing in a pretty coupe glass? What more could you want from a gin-inspired mocktail?

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Manhattan Mocktail

Manhattans are like the sophisticated cousin to the Old Fashioned. You know that means my inspiration is the Brandy Manhattan, sans Brandy, of course.

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Spicy Mango Mocktail

Inspired by my favorite cocktail at Excellence Playa Mujeres, this take on a spicy mango margarita has mango juice and fresh jalapenos, you won’t even miss the booze.

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Moscow Mule Mocktail

Half the fun of a Moscow Mule is the copper mug, so don’t skimp there. Some really good ginger beer (non-alcoholic, but spicy) and some candied ginger and you’ve got yourself a mocktail!

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Aperol Spritz Inspired Mocktail

Since Aperol Sprtizes are one of my favorite summer drinks (and to drink in Italy) a non-alcoholic version is in order. Of course, Aperol is a name brand, and it only comes with alcohol, so this refreshing citrus sparkling beverage is Aperol-inspired.

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Warm Apple Cider Mocktail

There’s nothing like a hot drink on a cold night. This apple cider mocktail is bright with fresh orange and spiced with ginger simple syrup. No plain warm cider for us!

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French 75 Mocktail Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

JUNIPER TEA

• 1 tsp Juniper Berries

SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar

MOCKTAIL:

• 1½ oz. Juniper Tea (from above)
• 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• ½ oz. Simple Syrup (from above)
• 2 oz. Sparkling Grape Juice
• Lemon Twist, optional

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken (about 25 minutes).
3. While the syrup is cooling, place 1 tsp of juniper berries in a tea ball infuser. Place the infuser in a mug and steep in 8 oz. of boiling water for 15 minutes. Remove infuser.
4. Fill a martini shaker ½ full with ice.
5. Add 1 oz. juniper tea, lemon juice, and ½ oz. simple syrup to the cocktail shaker and shake for 12 seconds.
6. Pour into a glass, straining ice. Top with sparkling grape juice and garnish with a lemon twist.
7. Enjoy!

French 75 Mocktail Ingredients

• Juniper Berries: A classic French 75 is made with gin and juniper is the main flavor in gin. To get the subtle herbaceous flavor, we’ll make juniper tea with berries.
• Granulated Sugar: Used to make the simple syrup. If you already have simple syrup or choose to use store-bought, you can skip the first two steps of the recipe.
• Lemon Juice: You can’t make a French 75 without lemon juice. I highly suggest fresh squeezed and you can use the lemon peel for the twist garnish.
• Sparkling Grape Juice: This is the stuff we all used to drink as kids! I try to include ingredients that are easily found, but if you prefer to use a de-alcoholized champagne, go for it. Please note that de-alcoholized beverages contain trace amounts of alcohol, which may or may not be acceptable for some people. Another less sweet option is tonic water, but you won’t get the fermentation of champagne or grape juice.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Non-Alcoholic French 75?

• Tea Infuser | Easy way to steep and remove the juniper berries, otherwise you can strain the tea.
• Martini Shaker | I love this one because it gets the mocktail very cold and doesn’t leak. I’ve had it for years and it’s still as good as new!
• Coupe Glasses | My go-to for martinis, these glasses pull double duty for sparkling beverages and are high quality. You can also use a champagne flute if you have the space to store multiple glasses.

If you like this recipe, check out the other classic mocktail recipes below!

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Jump to my Spiced Cranberry Pear Spritz Recipe

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Chai Simple Syrup

Masala Chai simple syrup is such a great addition to cocktails because it is an easy way to fuse many different spices. I had friends over while recipe testing who didn’t even like chai and liked the cocktail. If you aren’t a fan of chai, don’t let this scare you, just think of it as cinnamon, ginger, and more pre-mixed! It’s also great to have on hand to add to coffee or anywhere you’d want a flavored sweetener.

Spiced Cranberry Pear Spritz Ingredients

• Chai Tea Bag: Black tea with warm comforting spices. You’ll use this to make the simple syrup.
• Granulated Sugar: In most well-stocked pantries, you’ll use this for the simple syrup and the sugared cranberries.
• Vanilla Extract: The final ingredient in the simple syrup.
• Prosecco: Italian sparkling wine is traditional in a spritz, but feel free to use Champagne too.
• Pear Juice: Unsweetened and pear as the only ingredient.
• Cranberry Juice: Unsweetened and cranberry as the only ingredient.
• Soda Water: Added bubbles and cuts the alcohol which is great if you are having a few at a party.
• Fresh Cranberries: These will be sugared as garnish.
• Fresh Sprig of Rosemary: Pop of color and just a hint of herb.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Spiced Cranberry Pear Spritz?

• Wine Glasses | A good-sized red wine glass pulls double duty for a spritz.
• Round Ice Cube Tray | Optional, but filled with cranberry juice they won’t water down the cocktail. Plus they’re cute!
• Glass Bottle | If you don’t use all the simple syrup in your cocktail, store it in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.

Spiced Cranberry Pear Spritz Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Masala Chai Tea Bags
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

COCKTAIL:

• 4 oz. Prosecco
• 1 oz. Simple Syrup
• 1 oz. Pear Juice
• 1 oz. Cranberry Juice (more if you’d like to make cranberry juice ice cubes)
• 1 oz. Soda Water

GARNISH: will make more than needed for one cocktail

• ⅔ cup Fresh Cranberries
• ¼ cup Granulated White Sugar

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 tea bags to a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat, and add the vanilla and fresh cranberries.
3. Allow the tea bags and cranberries to steep for 10 minutes.
4. Remove tea bags and cranberries with a slotted spoon.
5. Place cranberries on parchment paper to dry out at room temperature for about an hour
6. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature to thicken.
7. Once cranberries are dry, toss with ¼ cup sugar, and set aside.
8. Fill a wine glass ½ way with ice.
9. Add prosecco, pear juice, cranberry juice, and soda water. Garnish with three sugared cranberries and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
10. Enjoy!

Note: The sugared cranberry recipe is adapted from vanillaandbean.com

Tips

• Sugared cranberries can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
• I suggest preparing the sugared cranberries and chai simple syrup in advance.
• Brown sugar can be used in place of granulated sugar for the simple syrup
• If you need some brightness, add a squeeze of lemon juice. I find I don’t need it with the tart cranberries.

More Festive Winter Cocktails:

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Pumpkin Spice Chai Simple Syrup

I like to use easy-to-find ingredients to make simple syrups. If you can find pumpkin spice chai tea in teabags, great, use that! If you can’t, don’t worry. Using one bag of pumpkin spice tea and one back of chai works just as well! You can also use straight-up black tea and add spices to the simple syrup but I like keeping the simple syrup simple.

Like all of my homemade simple syrups, this is great to use later in oatmeal, smoothies, or mixed with sparkling water. The recipe makes 8 oz, and you’ll only use 1-2 oz for each to make your perfect cocktail, so if you have some remaining, store it in a glass airtight container in the fridge.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Pumpkin Martini?

• Coupe Glasses | These are perfect for both martinis and Champagne. Ideal in city living.
• Cocktail Shaker | I love this because of the minimal design, built-in strainer, and it doesn’t leak.
• Glass Bottle | If you don’t use all the simple syrup in your cocktail, store it in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.

Pumpkin Spice Chai Martini Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

PUMPKIN CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 pumpkin spice chai tea bags (or 1 pumpkin spice tea bag and 1 masala chai tea bag)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

COCKTAIL:

• 2 oz. Gin (I prefer Hendrick’s)
• 1-2 oz. Simple Syrup
• Dash of bitters
• Squeeze of an orange 
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon, for garnish
• 1 tsp granulated sugar, for garnish

Directions

1. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 tea bags to a saucepan and bring them to a boil.
2. Once boiling and the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat, add the vanilla, and let the tea bags steep for 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags and let the syrup cool to room temperature to thicken; this will take about 15 additional minutes.
4. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add gin, simple syrup, bitters, and a squeeze of orange.
5. Run an orange slice (you can use the remainder from the squeeze in the cocktail) around half of a glass. Roll the rim of the glass in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Pour the cocktail into the glass, straining the ice.
7. Enjoy!

Tip: I haven’t tested this, but if you are looking for a latte style, feel free to add espresso, cold brew concentrate, or coffee and milk or milk alternatives to taste. You can also add some coffee liqueur if you have it on hand.

More Fall Cocktail Recipes:

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