53 Favorite Fall Drinks

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53 Favorite Fall Drinks2/53 Pumpkin Milk Shakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son loved this festive milkshake growing up—it’s nicely spiced and tastes like pumpkin pie. I like cutting off both ends of a licorice twist and serving it as a straw.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 287 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 3/53 Apple Amaretto Sours Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND

An amaretto sour has always been one of my favorite cocktails

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An amaretto sour has always been one of my favorite cocktails. This version has a special touch that makes it perfect for enjoying throughout the holiday season. —Amber Forbes, Roper, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 4/53 Homemade Cranberry Juice 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing

and sweet homemade cranberry juice has a mild tartness level

and sweet homemade cranberry juice has a mild tartness level. Its jewel red color looks very attractive served in glassware. —Carol Domes, Whitehorse, Yukon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 227 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 5/53 Honey Coffee 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Coffee Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a soothing pick-me-up, sip this pleasantly sweet coffee, inspired by the taste of a traditional Spanish latte. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

The rest of the year, I have to make my own version

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 86 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/53 Pumpkin Spice Latte 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t wait for fall to arrive so my favorite coffee shops will bring back pumpkin lattes. The rest of the year, I have to make my own version. With the right amount of spice, it tastes just like the popular version

If you’re going for

found at gourmet coffee shops.—Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 234 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. For another delicious and classy martini drink, look no further than an espresso martini. 7/53 Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 64 squares Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for

You can omit the brandy

the more traditional shot-style look, pour the mixture into 2-ounce plastic cups and refrigerate until set. —Rachel Seis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 28 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 8/53 Hot Buttered Cider Mix Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 64 servings (2 cups buttered cider mix) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Put the butter base for this beverage in a decorative jar and attach a copy of the recipe for a great gift from your kitchen. You can omit the brandy

for a kid-friendly version

for a kid-friendly version. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup prepared cider: 136 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 9/53 Cranberry Mimosa 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Orange Mimosas Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mimosas are just so elegant for Sunday brunch. My recipe uses tart cranberries to balance the sweetness of champagne and orange juice. —Shannon Stephens, Lake in the Hills, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1

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serving: 163 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 10/53 Pumpkin Spice Latte 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Each sip of this spiced-just-right beverage from our very own baristas tastes like a piece of pumpkin pie! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 124 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 11/53 Holiday

Wassail Punch 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Wassail Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced flavor.—Jennifer Stout, Blandon, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 114 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 12/53 Slow-Cooker Chai Tea 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chai Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

This slightly tart apple cider is perfect

Time 8 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A wonderful sweet and spicy aroma wafts from the slow cooker as this fragrant and flavorful chai tea cooks. —Crystal Jo Burns, Iliff, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 109 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 13/53 Hot Holiday Cider 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings (about 3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This slightly tart apple cider is perfect

for a holiday open house

for a holiday open house. It fills the room with a wonderful aroma. —Cindy Tobin, West Bend, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 127 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. This Martha Stewart Thanksgiving cocktail is another signature drink with apple cider that tastes delicious. 14/53 Caramel Mocha 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Mocha Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can easily indulge in a coffeehouse-quality drink at home anytime.

This version taps into

With whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle, this mocha treat will perk up even the sleepiest person at the table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup coffee with 2 tablespoons whipped cream (calculated without butterscotch topping): 220 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 15/53 Maple Old-Fashioned Test Kitchen Approved Maple Old-Fashioned Recipe photo by Taste of Home Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The old-fashioned never goes out of style and lends itself well to endless variations. This version taps into

fall by replacing the classic sugar cube or simple syrup with maple syrup

fall by replacing the classic sugar cube or simple syrup with maple syrup. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 183 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 16/53 Espresso Martini Test Kitchen Approved Espresso Martini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a change of pace from mimosas, serve this wake-up cocktail for your next brunch. Coffee lovers will thank you. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 martini: 190 calories, 0

—Jo Ann Schimcek, Weimar, Texas Nutrition Facts:

fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 17/53 Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is our daughter’s favorite hot chocolate recipe. It may look like ordinary cocoa, but a touch of vanilla sets it apart from the rest. And the melted marshmallows give it a frothy body you won’t get from a cocoa packet. —Jo Ann Schimcek, Weimar, Texas Nutrition Facts:

It has all the tantalizing flavors of fall

1 cup: 249 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. 18/53 Crockpot Apple Cider 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe photo by Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no last-minute rush before the party when you simmer this slow-cooker apple cider. It has all the tantalizing flavors of fall. —Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 177 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium,

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