6 Perfect Whiskey Cocktails for Fall

From technique-driven crushers to spirituous classics, these bartender picks are prime fall cocktail inspiration.

As the days shorten and we enter the shoulder season between summery crushers (Clarified Banana Daiquiri, anyone?) and the Hot Toddy months and holiday season, the vibe pivots to whiskey.

Read on for some of our current favorites from past and present.

Left Hand

Sam Ross described this delightful exercise in restraint as “the love child of the Negroni and the Manhattan.” Get the recipe.

Bonus: Watch our talk with bartender Abigail Gullo on the “hand” cocktails and why doing less can be big for your bar.

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Grand Old Fashioned

The split base build yields a rich, almost decadent sipper that opens up beautifully over time. Get the recipe.

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Crown Chelsea

Allspice is an inescapable fall classic. This winner from Meaghan Dorman takes it in new directions by pairing it with nutty orgeat and a split whiskey-rum base. Get the recipe.

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Old Figgy

Speaking of iconic Fall flavors: maple syrup! In this cocktail, bartender Andrew Volk offers a compelling canvas for his easy yet complex fig-maple syrup. Get the recipe.

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A La Louisiane

A lesser known New Orleans classic whose star is on the rise. If you love Sazeracs or Boulevardiers, add this to the rolodex. Get the recipe.

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Boulevardier of Broken Creams

Clarified milk punches are nearly everywhere today. This crushable eyebrow raiser utilizes coffee bean tannin rather than citrus for its process. Get the recipe.