Fall into Flavor: Must-Try Vodka Cocktails for Autumn

There’s a chill in the air, a briskness to the sea, and that means it is time to cozy up with some fall-inspired cocktails. With a twist of seasonal flavors, Yacht Life Vodka becomes the perfect canvas for creating unique seasonal sips. Get ready to savor the flavors of fall!

Pumpkin Spice Martini

Ingredients:

For the Rim:

  • Pumpkin Pie Spice (or create your own with sugar, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger)

For the Martini:

  • Yacht Life Vodka
  • Baileys Pumpkin Spice
  • Half and Half
  • Pumpkin Pie Syrup (in the coffee section)
  • A pinch of Ground Pumpkin Spice
  • Freshly Grated Nutmeg and whipped cream for garnishment, optional
Instructions:
  1. Rim a chilled martini glass with Pumpkin Pie spice or sugar mix
  2. Combine all ingredients into a shaker over ice and shake for 30 seconds
  3. Strain the cocktail into your martini glass and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a dab of whipped cream

Cranberry Mule Vodka Cocktail with a Twist

Ingredients:
  • 2 oz. cranberry infused Yacht Life Vodka
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • Fresh cranberries, fresh mint and lime slices, for garnish
  • Ice cubes
Instructions:
  1. To infuse the vodka, add fresh cranberries to a container and pour Yacht Life Vodka over them. Let it sit for 48-72 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Fill a copper mug with ice cubes.
  3. Pour in the cranberry-infused vodka and lime juice.
  4. Top it off with ginger beer and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig, a few fresh cranberries and a lime slice.
  6. Enjoy!

Apple Cider Fall Fizz

Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • .5 oz apple juice
  • 3 oz sparkling apple cider
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • Apple slices and cinnamon sticks, for garnish
  • Ice cubes
Instructions:
  1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add all of the ingredients and stir gently to combine.
  3. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks
  4. Enjoy!

From the warmth of pumpkin spice to the tangy cranberry twist and the refreshing apple fizz, these carefully crafted concoctions capture the essence of the season. Cheers to the vibrant and delicious spirit of fall!

The Sundeck Spritz

Light, bright, and dangerously easy to drink.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur
  • Sparkling water
  • Lemon wheel + fresh mint

Directions

Add vodka, lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur over ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint and lemon.

The Palm Beach Martini

A cleaner, citrus-forward martini with a coastal feel.

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • 0.5 oz dry vermouth
  • Grapefruit peel
  • Olive or lemon twist

Directions:

Stir over ice until ice cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Express grapefruit peel over the top before serving.

Yacht Life Espresso Martini

Because some summer nights shouldn’t end early.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • 1 oz espresso
  • 0.75 oz coffee liqueur
  • 0.5 oz vanilla syrup

Directions:

Shake aggressively with ice until frothy. Strain into a coupe glass.
Optional: garnish with dark chocolate shavings or a few espresso beans.

The Mediterranean Mule

Fresh and made for hot weather.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • Ginger beer
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Basil leaves
  • Cucumber slices

Directions:

Muddle basil lightly. Add vodka and lime juice over ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with cucumber ribbons.

 

The Yacht Club Lemonade

Simple, Cold and Perfect.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Yacht Life Vodka
  • Fresh lemonade
  • Splash of sparkling water
  • Frozen strawberries or lemon slices

Directions:

Build over crushed ice and stir gently.

Here’s to yacht season! Cheers!