30 Gin Cocktails I’m Sipping This Fall

I absolutely love these fall gin cocktails! I don’t put away your gin when autumn rolls around.

I get it. In the chilly fall months, you tend to think about spirits like whiskey, rum, tequila, and mezcal. Well, I’m not about that. Gin, with piney juniper notes and hints of orris root and licorice is a great choice for fall mixing.

Don’t believe me? I’ve rounded up 30 of my favorite fall gin cocktails–from a warming Gin Apple Cider to a festive Gin and Tonic with cinnamon stick garnish, these gin cocktails are perfect for sweater weather!

Fall gin cocktails to try

As the air gets crisp and the leaves begin to change–it’s time for fall gin cocktails.

1. Gin and Apple Cider

I LOVE this refreshing and simple gin cocktail–it’s basically the love child of gin and apple cider. I sweeten it with apple juice instead of sugar.

Easy Recipe: Combine 2 oz gin, 4 oz apple cider, 1 oz simple syrup in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with an apple slice.

2. Fall Gin and Tonic

This simple and delicious Fall Gin & Tonic is the perfect autumn cocktail for the season! Elevating the classic gin and tonic with apple cider and spices, you’ll be making this delightful drink throughout the fall and winter seasons.

Easy Recipe: Combine 1.5 oz gin and 1 oz apple cider in a glass with ice, top with premium tonic water, and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon stick. Wet the rim with a lemon wedge before serving.

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3. Orange Gin & Tonic with Cinnamon

Try an orange gin and tonic with cinnamon for a fall twist on a classic cocktail. Sweet naval orange slices, spicy cinnamon stick, and star anise pair so well with the botanicals of gin and the bitter notes of tonic water.

Easy Recipe: Fill highball glass with ice, add 2 orange slices, 2 oz gin, and 4 oz tonic water. Garnish with cinnamon stick and star anise.

4. Maple Gimlet

I love using maple syrup in a cocktail because it does double duty as both a sweetener and a flavoring agent. This autumn riff on a classic gimlet is rounded out by the maple syrup and botanical Gin.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz gin, 1 oz maple syrup, and 1 oz fresh lime juice with ice until frosty. Strain into chilled coupe glass and garnish with lime wheel.

5. Chocolate Almond Autumn Negroni

Something about the fall chocolate Negroni that makes me feel the sweater weather vibes.

Easy Recipe: Stir 3/4 oz each of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth with 1/4 oz each of Amaretto and chocolate liqueur, plus 4 dashes chocolate bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into lowball glass over ice and garnish with cinnamon stick and star anise.

6. Fig Jam & Gin Cocktail

Autumn is the time when figs are in season. It’s the perfect fall fruit for this autumn gin drink.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz gin, 1 tsp fig jam, 1/2 oz lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice until chilled. Double strain into a glass with ice and garnish with a fresh fig.

7. Gin Espresso Martini

This gin cocktail is deceptively simple to mix. The Dark ‘N’ Stormy delivers a wave of spice and zing. Thirsty for more? Try my 30 Best Kraken Rum Cocktails!

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz gin, 1 1/2 oz freshly brewed espresso, 1/2 oz coffee liqueur, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with 3 coffee beans.

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8. Spicy Pear Martini

Infuse your own vodka with flavors of the season for a spicy pear martini. Just three simple ingredients in this fall gin cocktail.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz spiced pear vodka, 1 oz pear nectar juice, and 1 oz Cointreau with ice until cold. Strain into sugar-rimmed martini glass and garnish with lemon wedge or pear slice.

9. Gibson

My favorite gin cocktail–I break out this three-ingredient sip to impress everyone with minimal effort.

Easy Recipe: Chill a Nick and Nora glass by filling it with ice. Stir 2.5 oz gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth with ice for at least 30 seconds, then strain into the chilled glass and garnish with one or more pickled onions.

10. Gin Buck with Ginger Ale

A gin cocktail you can make in seconds. The strong and fruity gin Buck traditionally uses ginger ale or ginger beer as a mixer. I like adding a splash of fresh lime juice for extra flavor too.

Easy Recipe: Mix 2 oz gin with 4 oz ginger beer in a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

11. Cranberry Bee’s Knees

This cranberry gin cocktail recipe will up your at-home bartending skills this fall.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz gin, 1 oz cranberry juice, and 1 oz honey syrup with ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a fresh cranberry and a sprig of rosemary.

12. Sloe Gin Fizz

Sloe gin is flavored with blackthorn plum. This easy gin cocktail gets a dose of bubbly club soda, sugar, and lemon juice for a tart and refreshing drink. Sloes ripen in late autumn or early winter.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz sloe gin, 1 oz lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass and top with soda water. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Pomegranate Gin and Tonic

This sweet, tart Pomegranate Gin and Tonic is a festive fall twist on a classic cocktail. Made with gin, tonic water, and pomegranate juice, it comes together in just minutes.

Easy Recipe: Combine 2 oz pomegranate juice, 2 oz gin, 1.5 oz lime juice, and 1 oz simple syrup over crushed ice in a glass. Top with 4 oz tonic water and garnish with pomegranate arils, a rosemary sprig, and lime wedges.

14. Rosemary Greyhound

The Greyhound is a two-part classic gin cocktail. It’s simple, tart and refreshing—perfect for Thanksgiving with a sprig of rosemary as garnish.

Easy Recipe: Combine 2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and 1 oz gin in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a slice of grapefruit.

15. Gin and Coke

Gin works well in this lowbrow drink with a Coke mixer.

Easy Recipe: Mix 2 oz gin with 4 oz cola in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

16. Red Snapper

The 2-ingredient Red Snapper gin cocktail is basically a Bloody Mary with gin. If you love boozy brunches, this one’s for you!

Easy Recipe: Combine 2 oz gin with 4 oz tomato juice in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a celery stalk.

17. Gin and Dr Pepper

At first glance, combining Gin and Dr Pepper cola sounds like sacrilege, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.

Easy Recipe: Fill a glass with ice and pour in 2 oz of gin, then top with 4 oz of Dr Pepper. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.

18. Gin and Coffee

Better than bulletproof, this gin spiked coffee is the drink of true morning champions.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz gin with 1 oz coffee liqueur and 1 oz espresso in a shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

19. Pimm’s Cup

I LOVE how fruit, cucumber, and mint mingle with fruity Pimm’s No. 1 and ginger ale in this refreshing cocktail!

Easy Recipe: In a highball glass, combine 2 oz Pimm’s No. 1, 4 oz ginger ale, and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice. Garnish with strawberries, cucumber slices, and a lemon twist.

20. French 75

The French 75 feels celebratory, and you’ll never find me complaining about another round. Cheers!

Easy Recipe: Shake 1.5 oz gin, 3/4 oz lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into a champagne flute and top with 2 oz chilled champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Related: Gin and Ginger Ale Recipe

21. Autumn Julep

The seasonal blackberry makes this a great fall quencher, even though it’s mostly gin.

Easy Recipe: Muddle 6 mint leaves with 1/2 oz maple syrup in a julep cup, add 2 oz gin and crushed ice. Stir until frosty, top with more crushed ice, and garnish with mint sprig and apple slice.

22. Hanky Panky

I need an easy cocktail sometimes to smooth out a budget gin bottle–or when I simply want to shake things up, literally.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz gin, 1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Fernet-Branca with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.

23. Casino Cocktail

The Casino Cocktail is pretty close to the Aviation gin cocktail–but without the Crème de Violet and calls for bitters instead.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz gin, 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/4 oz Luxardo maraschino liqueur, and 2 dashes of orange bitters with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.

24. Girder

The combination of gin and Irn-Bru is often referred to as a Girder. It’s popular in Scotland, where Irn-Bru pairs well with gin.

Easy Recipe: Mix 2 oz gin with 4 oz Irn-Bru in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice.

Related: Gin and Sprite Cocktail Recipe

25. Gin and Cranberry Juice

No tools needed for this easy gin drink! Simply pour gin and cranberry juice into a glass and serve. When I want to go the extra mile (like I so often do), I add a splash of lime juice and garnish with a lime wedge.

Easy Recipe: Mix 2 oz gin with 4 oz cranberry juice in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

26. Gin and Hard Seltzer

Raise a glass to my quick and easy Gin and Hard Seltzer cocktail recipe. So easy!

Easy Recipe: Add 1 oz gin to a glass filled with ice, then pour in 7 oz Viper Hard Seltzer Cranberry. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and mint sprig, if desired.

27. Crab Apple Long Island Iced Tea

The Crab Apple Long Island Iced Tea is a simple and STRONG gin cocktail that you can enjoy anytime of year. Garnish with cocktail cherries or cranberries for fall vibes.

Easy Recipe: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz gin, 1/2 oz tequila, 1/2 oz white rum, 1/2 oz triple sec, and 1 oz lemon juice. Fill with ice, shake until cold, strain into a highball glass filled with ice, top with cola, and garnish with a lemon wedge.

28. Sloe Screwdriver

This riff on the Screwdriver is perfect for college parties and boozy brunches. It’s simple and accessible.

Easy Recipe: Mix 1 oz sloe gin with 4 oz fresh orange juice in a glass filled with ice. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice, if desired.

29. Extra Dirty Martini

The Extra Dirty Martini is THE iconic two-ingredient cocktail. Shaken or stirred–you choose. It doesn’t get much simpler than this gin and olive brine drink. Garnish with olives or a twist of lemon.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz of gin and ½ oz of olive brine in a shaker with ice, then shake or stir until chilled. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with olives if desired.

30. Frozen Gin and Baileys Eggnog

I mean come on, what’s better than Christmas in a glass? It just sounds like something I’d love.

Easy Recipe: Blend 2 oz of gin, 2 oz of Baileys, 3 z of milk, and a handful of ice until smooth.

Cheers!