Ah, Autumn—The Season of Cosy Jumpers, Crackling Fires, and Naturally, Starbucks' Awaited Seasonal Flavours
Fancy a Pumpkin Spice Latte? What if we could elevate your autumn evenings with Starbucks-inspired cocktail recipes? From Pumpkin Spice Martinis to Salted Caramel Old Fashioneds, here are some mouth-watering ways to bring Starbucks into your cocktail hour.
The Pumpkin Spice Martini
Ingredients:
- 60ml vodka
- 30ml pumpkin spice syrup (or Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte)
- 30ml half-and-half
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
- Flavour Blaster™️ Cinnamon aroma
Instructions:
- Combine the vodka, pumpkin spice syrup, and half-and-half in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake until well mixed and chilled.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and Flavour Blaster™️ Cinnamon aroma.
Imagine taking a sip of this as you listen to the rustle of falling leaves outside. This cocktail will make you feel as though you're wrapped up in your favourite autumn jumper!
The Salted Caramel Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 60ml bourbon
- 15ml salted caramel syrup (or Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha)
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Orange twist for garnish
- Flavour Blaster™️ Vanilla aroma
Instructions:
- In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, salted caramel syrup, and a dash of Angostura bitters.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Pour into an Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with an orange twist and Flavour Blaster™️ Vanilla aroma cloud.
This cocktail offers a delightful twist on the classic Old Fashioned, providing just the right amount of sweetness and warmth for those nippy autumn evenings.
The Apple Chai Toddy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup hot chai tea (or Starbucks Chai Latte)
- 30ml apple brandy
- 15ml honey
- Lemon slice for garnish
- Flavour Blaster™️ Cinnamon aroma
Instructions:
- Brew a cup of hot chai tea and pour it into a heat-proof glass.
- Stir in the apple brandy and honey.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and Flavour Blaster™️ Cinnamon aroma.
Imagine savouring this warm, soothing concoction whilst snuggled up on your sofa. It's the ideal drink to end your day on a cosy note.
The Mocha Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 30ml vodka
- 30ml coffee liqueur
- 30ml freshly brewed espresso (or Starbucks Espresso)
- 15ml chocolate syrup
- Flavour Blaster™️ Coffee aroma
Instructions:
- Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and chocolate syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with Flavour Blaster™️ Coffee aroma
As the sun sets early and the temperature drops, this Mocha Espresso Martini serves as the pick-me-up you need. Who says you can't combine your love for coffee and cocktails?
The Bottom Line
Autumn is a season that warms the heart, and with these Starbucks-inspired cocktails, you'll find it warms the belly as well. So the next time you find yourself yearning for that signature Pumpkin Spice Latte, why not take it up a notch? Cheers to a delicious autumn! 🍁🍂🍹