🍁 Sip Into the Season: Fall Mocktails That Bring the Cozy, Not the Buzz

Fall: The crunch of leaves, the scent of cinnamon in the air, and the return of movie nights under thick blankets. And while cocktails get all the attention this time of year, we’re here to remind you: mocktails deserve their moment too. Whether you’re skipping the booze, taking a break, or just want something delicious and cozy in your hand without the hangover, these fall mocktails deliver all the flavor and none of the fog.

From pumpkin-spiced dreams to apple orchard refreshers, we’re pouring a new kind of seasonal magic, starting with our favorite creamy autumn indulgence:The White Pumpkin Spice Mocktail.

Skill Level: Easy

White Pumpkin Spice Mocktail

All the fall feels, zero proof - creamy, cozy, and comforting.

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Equipment

Rocks glass or small tumbler
Cocktail spoon (or any long spoon for stirring)
Measuring jigger or shot glass

Ingredients

2 ounces cold brew coffee (or strongly brewed chilled coffee)
2 ounces pumpkin spice creamer (or dairy-free version)
1 tspn maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
Ice cubes

Instructions

Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Pour in the cold brew coffee.
Add maple syrup if desired, then top with pumpkin spice creamer.
Stir gently to marble the layers. Sip and savor.

Notes

🍂 Why It Works

This is the fall mocktail for people who want that “sweater weather” feeling in a glass. It borrows the structure of a White Russian - coffee base, creamy topping - but skips the alcohol without losing the indulgent, cozy vibe. The pumpkin spice creamer does all the heavy lifting here, swirling into the cold brew for a drink that’s perfect for movie nights, brunches, or a late afternoon treat. It’s easy to make, endlessly customizable (add cinnamon or nutmeg if you’re feeling extra), and satisfying for anyone skipping the booze this season.

Movie Pairing

Pair the White Pumpkin Spice Mocktail with You’ve Got Mail. It’s New York in the fall, bookstores, cozy sweaters, and dialogue as comforting as a pumpkin-swirled latte. Just like the mocktail, it’s warm, nostalgic, and absolutely charming – no alcohol needed to feel the buzz.