• Sweater Weather Sips

    Cocktails that Capture the Flavors of Fall

The aspens have turned yellow and dropped their leaves, the days are getting shorter and crisper, and the peaks are lightly dusted with snow; autumn is here! What better way to enjoy the season than by sipping on a craft cocktail that highlights the flavors of fall? In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best cocktails, mocktails, and beers that Breckenridge has to offer this autumn. We’ve put together a great list of fall-inspired drinks to help you celebrate the sweater weather season.

  • Briar Rose

    Smoked Old-Fashioned

    Savor the flavors of fall at Briar Rose with their upscale take on the classic Old-Fashioned, featuring Distillery 291 Small Batch Rye, Black Walnut Bitters, Maple Syrup, and a torched oak finish.

    • Price: $26
    • Location: 109 Lincoln Avenue
    • Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 4-9:30 p.m.

  • The Crown

    Warm Apple Pie

    Enjoy the comforting taste of The Crown’s Warm Apple Pie cocktail. This drink combines Fireball whiskey, vanilla vodka, and apple cider, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

    • Price: $11
    • Location: 215 S. Main Street
    • Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

  • Breckenridge Distillery

    Pony Show

    They might be known for their handcrafted spirit cocktails. Still, at Breckenridge Distillery, the Pony Show mocktail brings a tasty non-alcoholic option with a blend of apple juice, cinnamon, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, and a refreshing hint of lime. You can also visit their Cocktail Lab for some fall-inspired cocktail recipes you can make at home!

    • Price: $13
    • Location: 1925 Airport Road
    • Hours: Daily, 2-8 p.m.

  • Robbie’s Tavern

    Hot Apple Pie

    Enjoy the classic fall cocktail, Hot Apple Pie, at Robbie’s Tavern, especially by the slopeside fireplace – a blend of Tuaca and cider topped with whipped cream and a touch of cinnamon.

    • Price: $17
    • Location: 1627 Ski Hill Road
    • Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

  • Breckenridge Brewery

    Autumn Ale

    Breckenridge Brewery has a few fall brews on the menu, but our favorite is the Autumn Ale. This seasonal favorite combines the maltiness of a German lager with the crispness of an American ale. Breck Brewery calls it a pre-winter winner- and we agree!

    • Price: $7
    • Location: 600 S. Main Street
    • Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

  • Gold Pan Saloon

    Cider-Mosa, Cranberry Mule, Pick Axe

    Main Street’s historic Gold Pan Saloon has a few fall-inspired cocktails on the men! Savor their Cider-Mosa, a refreshing blend of crisp Ten Mile cider with a hint of orange juice. The Cranberry Mule combines Breckenridge vodka, ginger beer, and a splash of cranberry juice and lime. Or, warm up with the Pick Axe, a combination of Captain Morgan and hot apple cider!

    • Price: $9-$13
    • Location: 103 N. Main Street
    • Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

  • BoLD

    Granny Smith

    Enjoy the flavors of fall with BoLD’s Granny Smith cocktail. This drink mixes Crown Royale apple, Rumchata, cinnamon, cream, and caramel for a delicious autumn treat.

    • Price: $12
    • Location: 505 S. Main Street
    • Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

  • Ember

    Hot Todd

    Cozy up with a Hot Todd at Ember featuring Buffalo Trace, cinnamon simple syrup, lemon, and a fragrant cinnamon stick. Ember, an upscale restaurant with an innovative menu, invites you to start with a drink and stick around for an unforgettable dinner experience.

    • Price: $14
    • Location: 106 E. Adams Avenue
    • Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 5-9 p.m.

  • Motherloaded Tavern

    Hotter Toddy & Good Squeeze

    Motherloaded Tavern adds a touch of autumn magic to the timeless cold-weather classic with their Hotter Toddy- honey-habanero bourbon, honey, lemon, and hot water. Another seasonal option is the Good Squeeze- peach bourbon, honey, and hot apple cider!

    • Price: $11
    • Location: 103 S. Main Street
    • Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

  • Ski Town Chicken Joint

    Hot Apple Pie

    Don’t miss the Hot Apple Pie at Ski Town Chicken Joint – a blend of Tuaca orange/vanilla liqueur, hot apple cider, and whipped cream. With plenty of big-screen TVs, it’s the ideal spot to catch some football while sipping on a cozy fall cocktail.

    • Price: $9
    • Location: 161 E. Adams Avenue
    • Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

  • Whiskey Star Smokehouse

    Peach Cobbler & Tot Hoddy

    Whiskey Star Smokehouse, a Texas-style barbeque restaurant and whiskey bar, has two fall-inspired cocktails on their menu this season. The first, the Peach Cobbler, is comprised of Four Roses bourbon, 10th Mountain Alpenglow liqueur, hot apple cider, and topped with whipped cream. The Tot Hoddy is the Whiskey Star spin on the classic, made with Jefferson’s Ocean Aged @ Sea Whiskey Star Single Barrel whiskey, honey, lemon, and Bitterman’s hopped grapefruit bitters.

    • Price: $13-$16
    • Location: 231 S. Main Street
    • Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

  • The Carlin

    Fall Sangria

    The Carlin, a fine dining seafood restaurant located towards the North end of Main Street, has a tasty fall-inspired sangria on their menu this fall! The Fall Sangria includes a blend of Josep Grau Garnacha, St. Louise brandy, Cointreau, cinnamon, apple, and orange.

    • Price: $13
    • Location: 200 N. Main Street
    • Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 4-9 p.m.

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