4 Fall Drinks to Sip on Your Patio While Pretending to Be Productive

Your patio or balcony is the perfect place to enjoy the crisp air—with a drink in hand that isn’t the same old boring latte. Let’s dive into some autumnal bevvies that will make you feel sophisticated (or at least fool your neighbors into thinking you are).

1. Spiked Apple Cider Slushie
Fall doesn’t have to be all about hot drinks. Why not freeze your apple cider, toss in a shot of whiskey or rum, and live your best fall life? Bonus points if you sip it wrapped in a blanket scarf big enough to double as a tent.

2. Maple Bacon Old Fashioned

Regular Old Fashioneds are cool, but if you want to truly embrace a Midwestern fall experience, take it up a notch with a Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. It’s basically the unofficial state drink of Wisconsin, where Old Fashioneds are taken very seriously—usually with a slice of orange and a big side of cheese curds. This version, though, adds maple syrup for sweetness and bacon for that salty goodness. It’s sweet, savory, and basically a perfect match for sitting on your porch in a flannel shirt.

3. Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
Because who says you can’t drink your pie? Throw a slice of pumpkin pie (yes, the actual pie) into a blender with vanilla ice cream, and a generous pour of booze (optional). It’s basically dessert in a glass, but with a fun adult twist. Plus, you won’t need to explain why you’re eating pie before dinner if you drink it instead. Genius.

4. Spicy Pear Margarita
Because margaritas deserve year-round love. This drink features fall's unsung hero: the pear. Add some jalapeño for that extra kick to warm you up (and distract you from raking leaves for another day). Best enjoyed while glaring at the trees on your street that're still shedding.

So, get out there, brave the chilly breeze, and enjoy these tasty fall drinks on your patio. Bonus points if you make it to the end of October without buying a single pumpkin decoration. (We know you already did.)

Cheers! 🍂🍸