For Those Who Think Pumpkin Spice is Overrated - 4 Autumn Drinks Without Pumpkin Spice!

It's finally autumn, and while some folks may go crazy for pumpkin spice, let's take a moment to celebrate the unsung heroes of fall beverages – the quirky, the offbeat, and the downright delicious. We're diving headfirst into a world of autumnal drinks that don't include a single whisper of pumpkin spice. 

Here are some of our autumn favourites, packed full of fall flavours with no pumpkin spice in sight!

1. Hot Toddy:

We all know the classic Hot Toddy here's what you'll need:

• 2 oz whisky (or your preferred spirit)
• 1 oz honey
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• Flavour Blaster™️ Citrus aroma

Instructions:

1. Combine whisky, honey, and lemon juice in a mug.
2. Stir well, then garnish with Flavour Blaster™️ Citrus aroma 

2. Warm Butterbeer:

For the whimsically inclined, let's channel our inner wizards with a " Warm Butterbeer" that would even make Harry Potter proud. Here's what you'll require:

• 2 oz butterscotch schnapps
• 1 oz cream soda
• Whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles for garnish
• Flavour Blaster™️ Vanilla aroma

Instructions:

1. In a mug, pour the butterscotch schnapps and cream soda. Stir with a swizzle stick or your magic wand.
2. Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of rainbow magic (a.k.a. sprinkles).
3. Garnish with a Flavour Blaster™️ Vanilla aroma and enjoy!

3. The Chuckleberry Cider Fizz:

Apples may be synonymous with autumn, but let's give them a twist with the "Chuckleberry Cider Fizz." Grab these ingredients:

• 2 oz apple cider
• 1 oz gin (or your choice of spirit)
• 1/2 oz blackberry liqueur
• Soda water
• Flavour Blaster™️ Elderberry aroma

Instructions:

1. In a glass filled with ice, combine the apple cider, gin, and blackberry liqueur.
2. Top it off with soda water for a sparkling, effervescent kick.
3. Sip slowly with Flavour Blaster™️ Elderberry aroma for a fruity, berry delight!

4. Golden Leaf Latte:

Who needs pumpkin spice when you can have a Golden Leaf Latte! Here's what you'll need:

• 1 shot of espresso (or strong coffee)
• 2 oz hazelnut liqueur
• 1 oz maple syrup
• A dollop of whipped cream
• Flavour Blaster™️ Vanilla aroma

Instructions:

1. Brew your espresso or coffee and pour it into a mug.
2. Add hazelnut liqueur and maple syrup, stirring until well combined.
3. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and take a moment to admire the leaf-shaped foam.
4. Garnish with a Vanilla aroma bubble for added sweetness.

Autumn is a time for fruity, seasonal flavours so don't let the pumpkin spice craze steal all the spotlight. Instead, raise your glass to these offbeat autumnal drinks and celebrate the seasonal ingredients and flavours all around you!

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