Must Mix: Fall Flavored Sips from Texas!

The leaves may not change in Texas, but the cocktails definitely do!

Mix up these fall libations this season from four spots in Texas from Dallas to Fort Worth!

Photo by Hotel Vin

Liqueur

Martinimisu

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz. Chocolate Liquor
• 1/2 oz. Coffee Liquor
• 1 oz. Rumchata
• 1 oz. Espresso
• 1/4 oz. Half & Half

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients and shake well.
2. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with powdered cinnamon.

Description

The expert bartenders at Bacchus Kitchen + Bar at Hotel Vin created the Martinimisu, a decadent cocktail made with chocolate and coffee liquors, Rumchata and espresso, combining the beloved Italian Tiramisu and the espresso martini, making it the ultimate fall nightcap.

Additional Notes

Bacchus Kitchen + Bar | Grapevine

Photo by Happiest Hour

Whiskey

Maple Whiskey Smash

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Jack Daniel’s
• .75 oz. Lemon Juice
• .75 oz. Maple Syrup
• Mint Leaves, for garnish
• Lemon Wheel, for garnish

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients, shake and strain over ice.
2. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wheel.

Description

Happiest Hour’s Maple Whiskey Smash combines the sweetness of maple syrup and tart flavor of lemon juice to a delicious cocktail, handcrafted with Jack Daniel’s and topped with mint to leave a refreshing fall flavor on the palate.

Additional Notes

Happiest Hour | Dallas

Whiskey

Pumpkin Espresso Martini

by Jason Shelly

Ingredients

• 2 parts TX Whiskey
• 1.5 parts Cold Brewed Espresso of Coffee
• .5 parts Condensed Milk
• 1 tbsp. Pumpkin Pie Mix
• Pinch of Nutmeg

Preparation

1. Shake all cocktail ingredients, fine strain into a fresh coupe glass.
2. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Description

An annual favorite, boasting flavors of pumpkin and nutmeg, handcrafted with the beloved TX Blended Whiskey to leave imbibers with a smile!

Additional Notes

TX Whiskey | Fort Worth

Tequila

Tequila Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Maestro Dobel Añejo Tequila
• 6 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 1/2 oz. Agave Nectar
• Orange Twist
• Black Cherry

Preparation

1. Add the agave and bitters into a mixing glass and stir.
2. Add the tequila to the mixture and pour into a glass over one large ice cube.
3. Express the oil of an orange twist over the glass, then drop into the glass to garnish.
4. Add black cherry garnish.

Description

Texican Court is putting a fall twist on the classic bourbon cocktail and presenting the Tequila Old Fashioned, a sweet blend of black tea and agave nectar the cocktail features their signature spirit partner, Maestro Dobel’s Anejo Tequila.

Additional Notes

Texican Court | Irving