{"id":43072,"date":"2026-11-09T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/?post_type=cuisine-recipe&#038;p=43072"},"modified":"2026-11-10T17:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T17:48:22","slug":"orange-fall-drinks-easy-cocktails-mocktails","status":"publish","type":"cuisine-recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/recipe\/orange-fall-drinks-easy-cocktails-mocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange Fall Drinks: 3 Easy Cocktails &#038; Mocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the weather cools down, fresh citrus adds a bright, sweet note to cozy fall flavors like apple, cranberry and pumpkin. Navel orange season kicks off just in time, so it&#8217;s the perfect excuse to start a new holiday drink tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Each of these recipes works with or without alcohol, so everyone at the table can raise a glass.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Navel Oranges Work in Drinks<\/h3>\n<p>Navel oranges are seedless, easy to juice and naturally sweet with low acidity. That means smooth, balanced drinks without much added sugar.<\/p>\n<p>Fresh-squeezed juice makes a noticeable difference. One medium <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/navel-oranges\/p\/halenaveloranges\/\">Hale Groves Navel Orange<\/a> gives you about \u2153 cup of juice. Valencia oranges are a great substitute when they&#8217;re in season.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Fall Breeze Cocktail<\/h3>\n<p>A crisp, equal-parts cocktail that pairs well with savory game dishes and rich desserts.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 5 minutes <strong>Servings:<\/strong> 1<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43073  alignright\" style=\"color: #757575; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Fall-Breeze-Cocktail-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"412\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Fall-Breeze-Cocktail-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Fall-Breeze-Cocktail-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Fall-Breeze-Cocktail.jpg 887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u00bd oz vodka<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd oz fresh-squeezed Hale Groves Navel Orange juice<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd oz apple juice or cider<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd oz cranberry juice<\/li>\n<li>Ice<\/li>\n<li>Orange wheel, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.<\/li>\n<li>Add vodka, orange juice, apple juice and cranberry juice.<\/li>\n<li>Shake well and strain into a glass over fresh ice.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with an orange wheel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Make it a mocktail:<\/strong> Skip the vodka and top with sparkling water or ginger ale.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Spiced Orange Cider<\/h3>\n<p>This warm, fragrant cider fills the house with the scent of the season. Serve it as is, or let guests add a splash of rum or bourbon to their mugs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes <strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes <strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes <strong>Servings:<\/strong> 8<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-43074 alignright\" style=\"color: #757575; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Spiced-Orange-Cider-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Spiced-Orange-Cider-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Spiced-Orange-Cider-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Spiced-Orange-Cider.jpg 887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd gallon fresh apple cider<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh-squeezed Hale Groves Navel Orange juice (about 3 oranges)<\/li>\n<li>2-3 tbsp brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish<\/li>\n<li>6 whole cloves<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp ground allspice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>Dried or fresh orange slices, for garnish<\/li>\n<li>Optional garnishes: star anise and fresh rosemary sprigs<\/li>\n<li>Optional: 1-1\u00bd oz rum, bourbon or vodka per mug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine cider, orange juice, brown sugar and spices in a large pot.<\/li>\n<li>Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer.<\/li>\n<li>Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n<li>Strain out the whole spices and ladle into mugs.<\/li>\n<li>Add spirits to individual mugs if desired, and garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange slice. Add a star anise pod or rosemary sprig for extra aroma.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Pumpkin Orange Passion<\/h3>\n<p>Pumpkin and orange are a surprisingly delicious pair. Mix the base ahead of time, chill it, and pour as guests arrive.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-43075 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Pumpkin-Orange-Passion-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Pumpkin-Orange-Passion-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Pumpkin-Orange-Passion-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Pumpkin-Orange-Passion.jpg 887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes <strong>Chill Time:<\/strong> 1 hour <strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u00bd cups fresh-squeezed Hale Groves Navel Orange juice (about 4-5 oranges)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup pumpkin puree<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp vanilla sugar (or 2 tbsp sugar plus \u00bd tsp vanilla extract)<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp pumpkin pie spice<\/li>\n<li>1 oz Frangelico or spiced rum per drink<\/li>\n<li>Ice<\/li>\n<li>Ground cinnamon and nutmeg, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Blend orange juice, pumpkin puree, vanilla sugar and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Chill for at least 1 hour.<\/li>\n<li>For each drink, shake \u00bd cup of the base with 1 oz liqueur and ice.<\/li>\n<li>Strain into a glass and dust with cinnamon and nutmeg.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Make it a mocktail:<\/strong> Skip the liqueur and top each glass with sparkling apple cider.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Tips for Success<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Juice right before mixing:<\/strong> Fresh orange juice tastes best within a few hours. Roll each orange on the counter first to get more juice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill your oranges:<\/strong> Cold fruit means colder drinks and less melted ice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip cream liqueurs with citrus:<\/strong> Cream-based liqueurs can curdle when mixed with orange juice, so nutty or spiced options work better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Looking for more citrus sips? Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/recipe\/cara-cara-orange-old-fashioned-cocktail-recipe\/\">Cara Cara Old Fashioned<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/recipe\/grapefruit-cranberry-punch-recipe\/\">Grapefruit-Cranberry Punch<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/recipe\/golden-honeybell-cocktail\/\">Golden Honeybell Juice Cocktail<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43076,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[44],"cuisine-recipe-category":[52],"cuisine-recipe-course":[34,29,35],"cuisine-recipe-cuisine":[],"class_list":["post-43072","cuisine-recipe","type-cuisine-recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-navel-oranges","cuisine-recipe-category-beverages","cuisine-recipe-course-dinner","cuisine-recipe-course-lunch","cuisine-recipe-course-side"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe\/43072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cuisine-recipe"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43072"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43072"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-category?post=43072"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-course","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-course?post=43072"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-cuisine","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-cuisine?post=43072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}