Fall Cocktails

in Cocktail Recipes Special Occasions by FBWorld Team — September 12, 2012 at 5:15 pm | 0 comments

Cools nights, light foliage, and hints of burning wood mean fall is just around the corner! And with the season comes a whole new round up of delicious, weather-appropriate cocktails for your sipping satisfaction.  Whether it’s a cinnamon-scented autumn kiss or a smooth and creamy chocolate confection, Cointreau’s got you covered with specialty fall cocktails that are sure to keep you feeling warm and fuzzy!

Autumn Kiss

1  oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
1 oz. whole milk or heavy cream
Dash of cinnamon
1-2  Dashes angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients. Stir, heat, and serve.

 

Chocolate Blizzard

1 ½  oz Cointreau
3 oz  Dark semisweet chocolate
¼  teaspoon Vanilla
1  cup Half-and-half or cream

Combine chocolate and vanilla in a double boiler. Stir until melted  and smooth.
Add the half-and-half and Cointreau very slowly and do not boil. Serve with mini-marshmallows.
Glass: Coffee Mug (glass stemmed)
Garnish: Nutmeg

Cranberry Orange Tea

7  oz. cranberry tea, freshly brewed
½  oz. Cointreau
Orange slices, halved
Dried cranberries

Pour the tea and Cointreau into a martini glass of footed coffee mug. Garnish with the orange slices and dried cranberries.

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