It finally feels like fall weather is here to stay. The crisp, cool air calls for warm spices and autumnal flavors. But the ever-popular pumpkin spice latte isn’t the only beverage to sip this time of year. If drinks with a little more punch are more your speed, these Philly spots are mixing up some special cocktails for the season.
The Twisted Tail
509-511 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 558-2471
The flame broiled fare from Twisted Tail’s charcoal grill is reason enough to visit this Society Hill spot. But to make it even better, the Twisted Tail is also a bourbon house and juke joint. Owner George Reilly is a Master Craftsman and one of the city’s trusted whiskey and cocktail masters. He has over 120 different whiskies on the menu, with quite a few of them aged and infused in-house. Reilly recently added a few fall cocktails to the seasonal menu and promises that he has even more in the works for the upcoming winter.
The Twisted Tail’s Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned spruces up the classic for a seasonal drink. (Photo used with permission from Twisted Tail.)
Pumpkinspice Old Fashioned
Barrel Aged Rum
Pumpkin Spice Dram
Citrus
Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters
The Old Woodsman
Old Overholt Bonded Rye
Vanilla & Raisin Syrup
Marsala
Pimento Bitters
Granny’s Flannel
Pig’s Nose Blended Scotch
Blanc Vermouth
Granny Smith Apple Juice
Honey
Allspice
McGillin’s Olde Ale House
1310 Drury Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 735-5562
McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest continuously operating tavern, is all-in when it comes to fall flavors. They’re serving plenty of seasonal beer (get the list here) and a rotating list of fall-inspired foods such as pork pumpkin apple cider stew, pumpkin mac and cheese, pumpkin soup and more. They don’t skimp on the fall cocktails either. Here are just a few drinks from their seasonal menu. Click here for the full list, along with recipes.
McGillin’s offers its Pumpkin Martini every fall. The addition of chocolate makes it a real treat. (Photo provided by McGillin’s.)
Pumpkin Martini
Pinnacle vanilla vodka
Pumpkin smash liquor
Cream
Cinnamon sugar
(Also available with chocolate!)
Fall Sangria
Pinot Noir
Philly’s Stateside vodka
Raspberry liquor
Club soda and ice
Orange slice
McGillin’s Autumn Mule replaces the lime in the traditional drink with a splash of cranberry and orange. (Photo provided by McGillin’s.)
Autumn Mule
Ketel One vodka
Gosling’s ginger beer
Splash of cranberry and fresh-squeezed orange juice
The Continental Mid-town
1801 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-1800
This Stephen Starr spot prides itself on being three stories of fun, full of unexpected and whimsical touches. Playful spins on classics such as cheesesteak spring rolls and French onion soup dumplings make great cool weather bites. And the bar is ready for the season with these fall-inspired cocktails.
The Seedy Character
Bluecoat gin
Pomegranate, lime, mint
The Night is Dark & Full of Whiskey
Jim Beam bourbon
Coffee-infused Averna amaro
Aperol
Apple cider adds seasonal flavor to this cocktail from The Continental Mid-town. (Photo provided by Continental Mid-town.)
Deer Hunter
Cazadores Reposado
Apple cider
Agave, lemon, bitters, cinnamon
Prosecco Punch
Prosecco
Smirnoff vodka
Combier
Plum, pomegranate, cranberry, rosemary
By Michelle Reese
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