Clean Autumn Tipples To Cosy Up With

Sep 24, 2026

Autumn Cocktails: Cosy Alcohol-Free Drinks to Make This Season

As the leaves turn golden and the evenings draw in, there’s something wonderfully comforting about autumn. It’s the season for cosy nights in, dinner with friends, warming spices and, of course, delicious drinks.

But enjoying an autumn cocktail doesn’t have to mean reaching for alcohol. With the right ingredients, you can create sophisticated, seasonal serves that are full of flavour - without the alcohol.

Whether you’re planning a dinner party, looking for a cosy drink to enjoy at home or simply want to try something different this autumn, these autumn cocktails are easy to make and perfect for the season.

What Makes a Great Autumn Cocktail?

Autumn is all about rich, warming and comforting flavours. Think crisp apples, juicy pears, cinnamon, ginger, orange, cranberry and aromatic herbs.

When creating an alcohol-free cocktail, layering these flavours can give your drink plenty of depth and character.

A great autumn cocktail should feel a little more indulgent than your average summer serve, while still being refreshing enough to enjoy throughout the evening.

3 Autumnal Favourites

1. Clean Apple & Ginger Stallion

Apple is one of the quintessential flavours of autumn, and it works beautifully with the warming kick of ginger. Our Clean Apple & Ginger Stallion is a refreshing take on the classic mule, using Clean T, our alcohol-free vodka alternative.

Ingredients for 1 person

Making it for more? Just double the ingredients!

-50ml Clean T
- 30ml Ginger shot*
- 30ml Fresh Apple Juice
- Wedge of fresh lime, squeezed
- 50ml Sparkling Water
- Lime slice, to garnish

Method

Add Clean T, a ginger shot, fresh apple juice and sparkling water to a tall glass. Take the wedge and squeeze directly into the glass.

2. Orange & Cinnamon Old Fashioned

An Old Fashioned is traditionally associated with whisky and rich, warming flavours, making it a natural fit for autumn.

For an alcohol-free version, use CleanCo Clean W as the base and let orange and cinnamon take centre stage.

Ingredients for 1

- 50ml CleanCo Clean W

- 10ml sugar syrup

- 2 dashes of aromatic bitters, if suitable for your preferences

- Orange peel

- Cinnamon stick

- Ice

Method

Add Clean W and sugar syrup to a rocks glass filled with ice. Stir gently until chilled.

Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink, then drop the peel into the glass. Finish with a cinnamon stick.

It's warming, aromatic and wonderfully suited to a quiet autumn evening.

3. Autumn Citrus Sour

If you prefer something fresh and zesty, an autumn-inspired sour is a great choice. Orange and lemon provide brightness, while a little maple syrup adds seasonal sweetness.

Ingredients

- 50ml CleanCo Clean V

- 25ml fresh lemon juice

- 20ml fresh orange juice

- 10ml maple syrup

- Ice

- Orange peel to garnish

Method

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with an orange peel.

The combination of citrus and maple makes this an easy-drinking cocktail with a distinctly autumnal twist.

A New Take on Autumn Drinking

Autumn is a season made for slowing down, gathering together and savouring the little moments - and your drink should be no different. From crisp apple and bright citrus to warming ginger and delicate bubbles, seasonal ingredients can create cocktails that feel considered, complex and effortlessly sophisticated.

Choosing not to drink alcohol doesn't mean compromising on the ritual or experience of a great cocktail. It’s an opportunity to explore flavour in a different way, with beautifully balanced serves designed to be enjoyed at your own pace.

So, as the evenings draw in and the leaves begin to turn, raise a glass to autumn - fresh, flavourful and entirely on your terms.

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