Fall Favorites: 3 Fun Fall Drinks to Try Today
Fall is a season of change and new beginnings. The leaves change colors, the weather gets cooler, and the drinks get warmer. This fall season, The Wine and Spirits Cellar in Maryville, Tennessee has introduced three new fun fall drinks that will surely make your taste buds tingle. These drinks are perfect for cozy nights in, football weekends, and pumpkin-spiced everything. This fall season, we will introduce you to the Vols Punch, Mocha Chocha Latte, and the Mezcal Margarita with red pepper and strawberry.
Vols Punch
The first drink on the list is the Vols Punch, made with a rum base. This cocktail is perfect for when you want to show off your Tennessee pride. It is made with dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine. The Vols Punch is sweet, filling, and festive. It is perfect for any game day party or just a cozy night in. You can garnish it with a slice of orange or pineapple for an extra touch. This drink is perfect for anyone who loves rum-based drinks and is looking for something new this fall season.
To create the Vols Punch, follow these steps:
- Gather your ingredients. You will need:
- 2 ounces of dark rum
- 1 ounce of pineapple juice
- 1 ounce of orange juice
- 1/2 ounce of grenadine
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Optional: Garnish with a slice of orange or pineapple.
This Vols Punch is sure to make you sing Rocky Top even louder!
PSL Cocktail
The second drink on the list is the PSL Cocktail with a coffee liqueur. This drink is perfect for when you are craving something sweet and creamy. It is made with coffee liqueur, milk, pumpkin spice, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract. The Mocha Chocha Latte is perfect for a cozy night with a good movie. You can even add a splash of Baileys or Kahlua for an extra kick. This drink is perfect for anyone who loves coffee-based drinks and is looking for something new this fall season.
To create the PSL Cocktail, follow these steps:
- Gather your ingredients. You will need:
- 2 ounces of coffee liqueur
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Optional: A splash of Baileys or Kahlua
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, pumpkin spice, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Warm the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Fill a coffee mug halfway with the coffee liqueur.
- Pour the warm milk mixture into the mug, stirring gently to combine.
- Optional: Add a splash of Baileys or Kahlua for an extra kick.
Let’s face it, pumpkin-spiced everything this fall!
Mezcal Margarita
The third drink on the list is the Mezcal Margarita with red pepper and strawberry. This cocktail is perfect for when you want something different and refreshing. It is made with mezcal, lime juice, agave nectar, red pepper, and fresh strawberries. The Mezcal Margarita is perfect for a night out with friends or a weekend brunch. You can garnish it with a slice of strawberry or jalapeno for an extra kick. This drink is perfect for anyone who loves margaritas and is looking for something new this fall season.
To create the Mezcal Margarita with Red Pepper and Strawberry, follow these steps:
- Gather your ingredients. You will need:
- 2 ounces of mezcal
- 1 ounce of lime juice
- 1 ounce of agave nectar
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 fresh strawberries
- Optional: A slice of strawberry or jalapeno for garnish
- Remove the seeds from the red pepper and cut it into small pieces.
- In a shaker, muddle the strawberries and red pepper pieces together.
- Add the mezcal, lime juice, and agave nectar to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain the mixture into a margarita glass filled with ice.
- Optional: Garnish with a slice of strawberry or jalapeno for an extra kick.
Enjoy your Mezcal Margarita with Red Pepper and Strawberry!
The Wine and Spirits Cellar Maryville, TN
The Wine and Spirits Cellar in Maryville, Tennessee has introduced three new fun fall drinks that will surely make your taste buds tingle. The Vols Punch, PSL Cocktail, and the Mezcal Margarita with red pepper and strawberry are perfect for cozy nights in, football weekends, and pumpkin-spiced everything. However, it is important to always drink responsibly and have a kickoff fall with fun. You can purchase all the ingredients for these drinks at The Wine and Spirits Cellar in Maryville, TN. Try these drinks today and let us know which one is your favorite!