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Apple Cider Sangria at Dolce Italian.
Dolce Italian

The Ultimate Fall Cocktails in Philly

Try these libations that are seasonal, sparkling, neat, and made with local spirits

by Ernest Owens
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Apple Cider Sangria at Dolce Italian.
| Dolce Italian
by Ernest Owens

Fall is finally here and we can now drink to that with a new wave of libations that’s right on time. For those who love seasonal beverages that embrace apples, pears, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, cardamom, and orange bitters — you’re in the right place. From boozy renditions of apple cider to maple Manhattans, here are some autumn cocktails you’ll find at bars and restaurants around Philly with several including local spirits.

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The Burn Out Manhattan at Hook & Ladder Sky Bar

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Brown liquor lovers will enjoy this rich cocktail made with Resurgent Bourbon, Meletti Amaro, and sweet vermouth all aged at this popular bar for 30 days in American oak whiskey barrels. Even more impressive: It’s stirred cold with black walnut bitters and topped with Luxardo cherries for an additional fall touch,

46 Fayette St 2nd Floor, Conshohocken, PA 19428
(484) 351-6522
(484) 351-6522

Sweater Weather at Blondie

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This cocktail intends to warm in the chilly weather with its notable blend of bourbon, spiced honey syrup, fresh lemon, orange juice, orange bitters and cardamom.

4417 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 253-3833
(215) 253-3833

Hi-Ball at Pod

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A classic whisky and ginger ale hi-ball symbolizes fall, cocktail wise. Pod has created five unique spins on the popular drink with their own hi-ball menu that includes the “Mizuwari ballin’” made with suntory toki whiskey and fever tree soda, the “momo daddy” with Old Grand-Dad whiskey and peach soda, and the “Sakura pop” made with Smirnoff citrus vodka and cherry soda.

3636 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-1803
(215) 387-1803

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E.S. Tea at The Dandelion and Yards

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This collaboration between Yards Brewing Co and The Dandelion is an English-inspired cask ale brewed at 6% ABV with East Kent Golding hops, sweet orange peel, and the distinguished British Earl Gray tea. With aa smooth malt character that’s met with refreshing notes of orange and tea brewed — it’s a shame it will only be available at The Dandelion and Yards Brewing Co’s taproom for the fall.

124 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 558-2500
(215) 558-2500

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Apple Cider Sangria at Dolce Italian

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This boozy apple cider is made with sauvignon blanc, apple, lime and lemon juices, apricot combier and a special winter syrup to immediately welcome the seasonal change.

1437 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 608-3000
(215) 608-3000
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Apple Cider Sangria at Dolce Italian.
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Tiny Dancer at Loch Bar

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Center City’s newest restaurant is already in season with an inventive (and exceptional) cocktail that includes Penn 1681 vodka, pear, lemon, elderflower, honey and sparkling wine.

301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 267-8272
(215) 267-8272

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1976 at Aqimero

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The French 75 has nothing on this bubbly fall sipper that’s made with Union Forge Vodka, St. Germain, maraschino, lemon and sparkling wine.

10 Ave Of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 523-8200
(215) 523-8200

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Whiskey Apple Mule at Hard Rock Café

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This crowd-pleasing autumn mule has a crisp blend of Woodford Reserve Bourbon with fresh green apples, lime and mint that’s topped with sparkling Fever-Tree ginger beer.

1113 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 238-1000
(215) 238-1000
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Whiskey Apple Mule at Hard Rock Café.
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Basic Espresso Martini at The Morris

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No fall cocktail experience is complete without pumpkin spice. The basic espresso martini is loaded with all of the elements of autumn (coffee, nutmeg, and pumpkin) that’s ideal for a chill happy hour as the leaves change color.

225 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-2160
(215) 238-2160

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Treehugger at Talula's Garden

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The classic Manhattan gets an autumn remix that features Talula’s exclusive single-barrel aged Dad’s Hat Rye, brandy, black walnut bitters and PA maple.

210 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7787
(215) 592-7787

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The Burn Out Manhattan at Hook & Ladder Sky Bar

46 Fayette St 2nd Floor, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Brown liquor lovers will enjoy this rich cocktail made with Resurgent Bourbon, Meletti Amaro, and sweet vermouth all aged at this popular bar for 30 days in American oak whiskey barrels. Even more impressive: It’s stirred cold with black walnut bitters and topped with Luxardo cherries for an additional fall touch,

46 Fayette St 2nd Floor, Conshohocken, PA 19428
(484) 351-6522
(484) 351-6522

Sweater Weather at Blondie

4417 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

This cocktail intends to warm in the chilly weather with its notable blend of bourbon, spiced honey syrup, fresh lemon, orange juice, orange bitters and cardamom.

4417 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 253-3833
(215) 253-3833

Hi-Ball at Pod

3636 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

A classic whisky and ginger ale hi-ball symbolizes fall, cocktail wise. Pod has created five unique spins on the popular drink with their own hi-ball menu that includes the “Mizuwari ballin’” made with suntory toki whiskey and fever tree soda, the “momo daddy” with Old Grand-Dad whiskey and peach soda, and the “Sakura pop” made with Smirnoff citrus vodka and cherry soda.

3636 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-1803
(215) 387-1803

E.S. Tea at The Dandelion and Yards

124 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

This collaboration between Yards Brewing Co and The Dandelion is an English-inspired cask ale brewed at 6% ABV with East Kent Golding hops, sweet orange peel, and the distinguished British Earl Gray tea. With aa smooth malt character that’s met with refreshing notes of orange and tea brewed — it’s a shame it will only be available at The Dandelion and Yards Brewing Co’s taproom for the fall.

124 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 558-2500
(215) 558-2500

Apple Cider Sangria at Dolce Italian

1437 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

This boozy apple cider is made with sauvignon blanc, apple, lime and lemon juices, apricot combier and a special winter syrup to immediately welcome the seasonal change.

1437 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 608-3000
(215) 608-3000
A wine glass of sangria topped with a slice of apple and a cinnamon stick.
Apple Cider Sangria at Dolce Italian.
Dolce Italian

Tiny Dancer at Loch Bar

301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Center City’s newest restaurant is already in season with an inventive (and exceptional) cocktail that includes Penn 1681 vodka, pear, lemon, elderflower, honey and sparkling wine.

301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 267-8272
(215) 267-8272

1976 at Aqimero

10 Ave Of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102

The French 75 has nothing on this bubbly fall sipper that’s made with Union Forge Vodka, St. Germain, maraschino, lemon and sparkling wine.

10 Ave Of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 523-8200
(215) 523-8200

Whiskey Apple Mule at Hard Rock Café

1113 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

This crowd-pleasing autumn mule has a crisp blend of Woodford Reserve Bourbon with fresh green apples, lime and mint that’s topped with sparkling Fever-Tree ginger beer.

1113 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 238-1000
(215) 238-1000
A copper mug with a cocktail inside topped with mint and an apple slice.
Whiskey Apple Mule at Hard Rock Café.
Hard Rock Café

Basic Espresso Martini at The Morris

225 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

No fall cocktail experience is complete without pumpkin spice. The basic espresso martini is loaded with all of the elements of autumn (coffee, nutmeg, and pumpkin) that’s ideal for a chill happy hour as the leaves change color.

225 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-2160
(215) 238-2160

Treehugger at Talula's Garden

210 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The classic Manhattan gets an autumn remix that features Talula’s exclusive single-barrel aged Dad’s Hat Rye, brandy, black walnut bitters and PA maple.

210 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7787
(215) 592-7787

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