9 autumn beverages that do not understand fashions and to which we always return when the cold weather arrives
Autumn does not come all at once. It hints at it. First, a cooler morning. Then, a light that turns golden, oblique, as if the day learns to speak softly. In the kitchen, the smell of toast mingles with the damp earth coming through the window. It is the season of the simple: of returning to drinks that warm even before the first sip.
The evenings shrink, the lights change, and the fridge makes room for the cupboard: teas, spices, liqueurs, dried fruits. These days, making a hot drink feels less like a practical gesture and more like a small domestic ritual. A way to take refuge from wind and noise, to stop time while the water boils.
Autumn invites you to mix aromas like no other season. Cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, ginger: their perfume fills the house with a calm that needs no explanation. The important thing is not the type of drink, but the mark it leaves: that warmth that rises slowly, from within. Wrapping your hands around a cup, looking out the window, letting the day cool down without haste. Each recipe has its own character, sweet, spicy, creamy or intense, but they all share the same thing: in autumn, they are more appealing.
Homemade Baileys
Homemade Baileys fits well in autumn: creamy, full-bodied and with a whiskey background that warms without imposing itself. It is the drink of long after-dinner drinks and days that invite you to stay indoors. Served on the rocks or neat, it has the discreet elegance of what is enjoyed without haste. By the way, have you ever tried it with a chocolate milkshake?
You probably know the famous Baileys: the liqueur made from Irish whiskey and cream. Today, we offer you a homemade version, and you'll see that it's super simple and quick ;-) Thanks to your blender, the ingredients will be mixed in no time. Just keep...
Irish coffee
There is something deeply autumnal about the contrast between the hot coffee and the shot of whiskey that accompanies it. It's not just a warm-up drink. It's a small ritual of solace in the after-dinner hours as the days grow shorter.
Finish your meal with a digestif straight from Ireland: Irish coffee! To make it, you'll need coffee (of course!), whisky, cane sugar, and whipped cream. A little history: Irish coffee was created in Ireland's airports to warm up passengers whose...
Pumpkin spritz
Summer gives way, but the desire for a refreshing cocktail remains, it does not disappear completely. The pumpkin spritz maintains the effervescence of the aperitif, only with hints of pumpkin and cinnamon that herald autumn. It's the kind of drink that translates the season without the need for blankets or fireplaces.
As you know, we love the Spritz cocktail! Whether with limoncello , pomegranate or even elderflower , this aperitif can be adapted endlessly and to all seasons. Today, we offer you a version with fall and winter flavors, based on pumpkin spice...
Homemade pumpkin syrup
Pumpkin syrup concentrates the best of autumn: sweetness, spices and an aroma that comforts even before the first sip. Made with pumpkin puree, sugar, cloves and cinnamon, it's good for more than just a spiced latte. Try it in a hot cup of milk, in a cocktail or over pancakes and toast. It's a simple way to keep the taste of fall in a jar.
Transform your pumpkin purée into a delicious pumpkin spice syrup to enhance your drinks! With its notes of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, this syrup will be perfect for making the recipe for the famous "Pumpkin spice latte" , a delicious latte made...
Golden milk
Turmeric, ginger, warm milk and a touch of honey: few concoctions sum up the idea of pampering yourself in autumn as well as golden milk (or golden milk, for the less wellness-minded). Its color is reminiscent of dried leaves, its taste is comforting from the inside and it also soothes the throat and strengthens the immune system. Now, right now, when we most need to feel safe from temperature changes.
Are you familiar with golden milk ? This ancient drink , with its roots in India , is becoming increasingly popular thanks to its health benefits ( anti-inflammatory action , increased immunity, among others) and also for its exotic taste that...
Moorish tea
There is no better season than autumn for a cup of Moorish tea. Green tea intonates, peppermint refreshes and sugar lifts the spirits when the days become a little grayer. Its aroma, somewhere between floral and minty, perfumes the house and stops the rhythm for a moment. As if the day was ordered just for a few minutes. There are drinks that reconcile with the season; this one does it with simple elegance.
Moroccan tea, or "Moorish tea", as it is popularly known in Spain, is not just a drink: it is a ritual deeply rooted in daily life in Morocco. Preparing it goes far beyond boiling water and adding a few tea leaves: it is a gesture of hospitality, a...
Pumpkin spice latte
The pumpkin spice latte is autumn served in a cup. It needs no introduction or excuses: its blend of coffee, milk and pumpkin, with cinnamon and ginger, smells of pastries and an unhurried afternoon. It was born in the United States, but has already earned a place in many coffee shops around the world. It is less a coffee than a seasonal gesture, the first to announce that cold weather is near.
Homemade almond milk
Autumn is the ideal time to prepare homemade almond milk. With the harvest just finished, almonds are at their best to make a smooth and natural vegetable drink. Just soak them, grind them and strain them: the result is a light, sweet and additive-free liquid, perfect for breakfasts or pastries. Taking advantage of the season is also a way to return to the quiet rhythm of autumn cooking.
What if we created our own plant-based drinks? Let's start with almond milk! With water and crunchy almonds, you'll get an ultra-smooth result. Perfect to accompany your tea or coffee break, or for baking. The advantage of this recipe? It's zero waste!...
Nocino: traditional Italian walnut liqueur
Autumn is the key season for Nocino. After weeks of patient rest, it's time to open the bottles prepared in June, when the green walnuts were still tender. During the summer, the liqueur matures slowly, absorbing the aromas of cinnamon, cloves, and lemon peel. Now, with the cold weather approaching, it reaches its best: dark, fragrant, and slightly spicy. It's best enjoyed on its own, at the end of a meal, or accompanied by desserts and nuts.
Nocino is a traditional Italian walnut liqueur made by infusing chopped unpeeled green walnuts with pure spirits, cinnamon, cloves, lemon zest, coffee beans, and nutmeg. The mixture is sun-exposed for 40 days, then strained and sweetened with a...
Patricia González
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