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19 Fall Drinks I Make When Pumpkin Spice Is Not Enough

Pumpkin spice gets all the attention when fall arrives, but I usually want something a little more interesting in my mug.

Once the weather starts cooling down, I find myself reaching for cinnamon, maple, chai, apples, chocolate, and warm spices, depending on what kind of cozy I’m in the mood for.

Some days call for a creamy coffee, others for something warm and spiced that I can sip slowly while the kitchen settles down. These are the 19 fall drinks I make when pumpkin spice has had enough time in the spotlight and I’m ready to try something else.

A glass mug filled with a creamy beverage topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. A cinnamon stick is placed against the whipped cream. The mug sits on a wooden coaster, with a pumpkin and orange cloth in the blurred background. — Pumpkin Spice Latte With Syrup. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Colombian Hot Chocolate

A ceramic cup filled with hot chocolate sits on a round stone coaster. A spoon with melted chocolate is held above the cup. A wooden board with chocolate pieces is in the background. — Colombian Hot Chocolate. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Visitors always stare at me like I lost my mind when I drop a piece of mild white cheese into a hot mug of spiced Colombian cocoa. The cheese melts slowly into a gooey treat at the bottom while the cinnamon-infused chocolate keeps you warm all evening.
Get the Recipe: Colombian Hot Chocolate

Spicy Pickle Martini

Two martini glasses with spiced rims, garnished with pickles, next to a bottle of Absolut Tabasco vodka. — Spicy Pickle Martini. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Salty pickle juice left over in the fridge might sound like an odd choice for a cocktail, but shaking it with ice creates a sharp, savory drink in five minutes. It is a quirky celebration when you want something totally different from sweet autumn flavors.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Pickle Martini

Toasted Almond Mocktail Recipe

A cocktail in a glass with a cookie crumb rim sits on a marble surface. There are speculoos cookies nearby, along with bottles and a cinnamon stick in the background. — Toasted Almond Mocktail Recipe. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

I wanted a holiday drink that tasted rich and nutty without knocking me out for the rest of the evening. Mixing non-alcoholic coffee liqueur with amaretto and caramel hits that exact spot when you want dessert in a glass on a chilly night.
Get the Recipe: Toasted Almond Mocktail Recipe

Colombian Canelazo Cocktail

A glass filled with a dark beverage, garnished with a lime wedge and cinnamon stick, and rimmed with coarse salt. Another drink and halved limes are on a rustic wooden surface in the background. — Colombian Canelazo Cocktail. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Hot water steeped with raw panela sugar, fresh lime, and cinnamon sticks creates a smoky, sweet drink that tastes like midnight in Bogotá. It is deeply warming and brings a wonderful spiced tradition straight to your mug.
Get the Recipe: Colombian Canelazo Cocktail

Easy Apple Cider Martini Mocktail

Two elegant cocktail glasses filled with amber liquid, garnished with star anise, on a wooden table. — Easy Apple Cider Martini Mocktail. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Apple pie spices and caramel sauce shaken up with crisp cider make an alcohol-free drink that looks like a fancy cocktail. Adding a cinnamon-sugar rim makes every sip taste like a crisp walk through an orchard.
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Cider Martini Mocktail

Sunbutter Latte

A glass of iced coffee with foam on top sits on a dark surface, surrounded by scattered coffee beans. A jar of SunButter — Sunbutter Latte. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Sunflower seed butter blended into hot or iced coffee creates a rich, creamy texture without using any dairy or tree nuts. It has a toasty, nutty flavor that works wonderfully as an alternative to peanut-based drinks.
Get the Recipe: Sunbutter Latte

Pumpkin Pie Martini Mocktail

Two martini glasses filled with a creamy pumpkin spice beverage topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. A cinnamon stick rests on the rim of each glass. A blurred background includes spices and a cookie. — Pumpkin Pie Martini Mocktail. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

My friends always laugh when I pull out cocktail glasses for juice night, but this spiced pumpkin mocktail feels too special for a coffee mug. It tastes just like a slice of pie with a sugared rim, giving you all the autumn comfort you need on a cool night.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Martini Mocktail

Cozy Gingerbread Latte

Two mugs of frothy coffee topped with gingerbread cookies on a wooden table, with a white creamer nearby. — Cozy Gingerbread Latte. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Spiced gingerbread syrup mixed with hot espresso and frothy milk brings festive holiday flavors to your kitchen table long before December arrives. A dusting of nutmeg on top finishes it off with a classic bakery aroma.
Get the Recipe: Cozy Gingerbread Latte

Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail

A festive drink garnished with cranberries, pomegranate seeds, ice, and a striped straw in a glass. — Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Holiday parties are way more fun when I have a sparkling drink in hand that doesn’t leave me with a headache the next morning. Sweet apple cider mixed with tart cranberry juice and fizzy sparkling water is my go-to trick for celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail

Starbucks Copycat Apple Crisp Oat Milk Latte

Iced coffee with whipped cream, cinnamon stick, apples, oats, milk, and syrup on a wooden table. — Starbucks Copycat Apple Crisp Oat Milk Latte. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Spending five dollars on a coffee shop run gets old fast, so I started making my own version using real apple syrup at home. It has that sweet, baked-fruit flavor that beats standard pumpkin options any day of the week.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Copycat Apple Crisp Oat Milk Latte

Starbucks Copycat Caramel Turtle Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Iced coffee with creamy foam in a tall glass, surrounded by small pumpkins and an orange cloth. — Starbucks Copycat Caramel Turtle Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Afternoon slumps hit me hard, so I treat myself to cold brew topped with a rich pumpkin cream foam and chocolate drizzle. It is sweet, nutty, and completely decadent when you want a fun midday pick-me-up.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Copycat Caramel Turtle Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Pecan Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Iced coffee in a glass with pumpkins, coffee beans, and a bowl of pecans on a table. — Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Pecan Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Shaking espresso vigorously with ice, gentle fall spices, and nutty pecan syrup creates a wonderful foamy texture in your glass. Pouring oat milk over the top gives you a smooth, refreshing afternoon drink.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Pecan Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Starbucks Copycat Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte

A glass of iced coffee topped with whipped cream, surrounded by coffee beans, cinnamon sticks, and ice cubes. — Starbucks Copycat Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Sweet cinnamon syrup mixed into cold milk and espresso is the kind of drink that makes you want to turn right around and order a second round. Making it at home saves you a trip and satisfies that sweet craving instantly.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Copycat Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew

Smooth cold brew coffee infused with cozy fall spices offers a refreshing twist when you still want autumn flavors on a warm September afternoon. It takes minutes to mix together and beats any fast-food drive-thru.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew

S’mores Latte

Glass mug of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and graham crumbs, with graham crackers in the background. — S’mores Latte. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Summer campfires get left behind when fall rolls around, but I refuse to give up toasted marshmallows just yet. Pouring espresso, frothy milk, and melted chocolate over graham cracker crumbs brings those camp memories right into your kitchen.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Latte

Colombian Cafe Tinto

A cup of black coffee with a cinnamon stick, on a saucer, surrounded by scattered coffee beans. — Colombian Cafe Tinto. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Brewing basic Colombian coffee grounds with raw panela sugar creates a robust, earthy morning cup that wakes you right up. It is a simple, traditional preparation that lets the rich coffee flavor shine through without any fussy syrups.
Get the Recipe: Colombian Cafe Tinto

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

A tall glass filled with a creamy pumpkin spice latte topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick. The drink is set on a wooden coaster, and small decorative pumpkins are visible in the background on a marble surface. — Pumpkin Spice Smoothie. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Ripe bananas blended with real pumpkin puree and pie spices turn a simple morning breakfast into a thick, creamy treat. It gives you all those classic autumn flavors while keeping things wholesome and filling.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Cinnamon-Spiced Oatmeal Drink

Chilly mornings call for something substantial, and this traditional Colombian drink fills you right up without weighing you down. Warm milk blended with comforting oats, cinnamon, and panela takes less than half an hour to simmer on the stove.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon-Spiced Oatmeal Drink

Pumpkin Spice Latte With Syrup

Making your own pumpkin puree syrup at home lets you skip the coffee shop lines and control exactly how much sweetness goes into your mug. Stirring it into hot milk and espresso beats store-bought options every single time.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte With Syrup

Pumpkin spice can stay. I’m making room for a few other fall favorites too.