Trending recipes

Bartenders are giving the espresso martini a pumpkin-spice fall twist. F&B Magazine calls the espresso martini's dominance unslowing and cites Delilah Miami's Pumpkin Espresso Martini; Delish quotes Pamela Wiznitzer making one with homemade pumpkin spice syrup and vodka.

Pear is called fall 2026's 'understated star', carrying both spritzes and stirred drinks. Served at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, Miami Beach.

Example of pear-season, spirit-forward fall riffs on the Old Fashioned, served at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse.

Apple 'remains the workhorse of the season'; this applejack drink is served at The Perry Hotel Naples.

Named a bar-order standard for autumn 2026 and an easy order any bar can execute.

Listed as 'the serious end' of 2026's autumn cocktail spectrum.

A fall sour using maple for caramel and wood depth instead of simple syrup.

Bartenders name it a go-to fall drink (Delish); WhatDrink cites Google Trends data showing 'hot toddy' searches spike more than 300% Oct–Dec.

Recommended by IGC Hospitality's beverage director as a modern classic that 'captures the essence of fall'.

Picked by Enso Omakase's beverage director: the Negroni with whiskey swapped in for gin.

Bar manager at Earth at Hidden Pond calls it her 'favorite autumn indulgence' as hot cocktails return.

Romeo's owner names it one of the two fall drinks you can find almost anywhere.

Called 'the drink to watch' this fall; made with YOSHI Matcha Liqueur and on PF Chang's menu as 'Autumn in Kyoto'. Matcha is also trending on X, where a summary says searches for 'how to make matcha' rose 1300% year over year.

WhatDrink says spiced apple shrub sodas have 'moved well past novelty' into seasonal staples; F&B Magazine notes rising demand for zero-proof fall drinks.

Went viral on X around Oct 10, 2026 when a post about men ordering sweet drinks like lemon drops set off a big debate.