The Best Fall Cocktails to Make with Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur

April 25, 2025

Aromatic Creations: Cosy Autumn Cocktails with a Homecrafted Herbal Twist

There’s something magical about that first crisp afternoon when the leaves start changing. The air carries a subtle sharpness, signalling BBQs get swapped for bonfires, and lager makes way for something with a bit more bite. For those of us who love making spirits at home (and hey, maybe showing off a little), autumn is the perfect excuse to brew up something bold, aromatic, and oh-so-satisfying.

And if you’ve ever wanted to step into the world of flavour-forward liqueurs without needing to invest in an entire monastery, then boy do I have news for you. Let’s talk about our seasonal MVP: Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur Flavouring.

This flavour essence is pure joy in a bottle. Made for home alcohol crafters, it brings those deep herbal notes you'd expect in a high-end liqueur—smooth, complex, almost medicinal, in the best “European après-ski” way. You simply mix it with a neutral spirit like vodka and—voilà—you’ve got your base for some seriously warming fall cocktails.

Why Go Herbal When the Leaves Fall?

Look, a smoky stout might carry you through winter, but there’s something about an infusion-heavy drink that hits just right during the shoulder seasons. Herbal liqueurs layer beautifully in cocktails. They’re versatile—earthy, bittersweet, spiced—and dance well with citrus, apple, or honey. The perfect companions to crunchy leaves and chilly air, if you ask me.

Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur Flavouring makes the whole process stress-free. Just blend it with vodka you've either distilled yourself or picked up at the shops, let it mellow for a couple of days, and it’s ready to impress even your pickiest neighbour. It’s that handmade touch without the chemistry degree.

Autumn Cocktail Favourites

Here are a few seasonal favourites to help you get the most out of your homemade herbal liqueur this fall:

1. Herbal Harvest Sour

This is bold, sharp, and grounding—like tart apples mixed with nostalgia. Pair your finished herbal liqueur with:

30ml fresh lemon juice
15ml honey syrup (1:1 honey and hot water)
60ml of your herbal liqueur

Shake it with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, and garnish with a twist of lemon rind. Feels like a countryside drive in a glass.

2. Spiced Orchard Mule

This one’s for the ginger fanatics. Light fizz, deep flavours. Here’s how to whip it up:

45ml herbal liqueur
90ml sparkling apple cider
Top with ginger beer

Serve it in a tin mug over crushed ice with a cinnamon stick to stir. It’s cheeky, energetic, and perfect for bonfire nights.

3. The Cosy Herbal Coffee

A post-dinner favourite, this is comfort in a cup. Here’s the simple how-to:

30ml of your herbal liqueur
Freshly brewed black coffee
Whipped cream on top

This one impresses guests and warms your bones. Plus, there’s coffee, so technically it counts as being productive.

Craft Without the Chaos

If you’re the kind of person who reads ingredients before buying anything mass-made, you’re going to love how in control this process feels. No additives you can’t pronounce. No ingredient list that stretches into next week. Just your own neutral spirit and that flavouring—then your signature style takes over. Sweeten to taste, add extra herbs if you’re the adventurous type, even filter it again if you want that super silky texture.

Take it from someone who started with dodgy aromatics and a dangerously crowded pantry cupboard—this little flavouring bottle changed the game in my homebrew story. I now keep a batch of herbal liqueur just for dinner parties. People think I’ve mastered ancient Alpine recipes. Jokes on them—it took five minutes, and a bottle of Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur Flavouring.

Homebrewed Gathering Goals

Brewed spirits have a way of bringing us closer. They create stories around the table and better stories the next morning. Whether you’re taste-testing in the shed or pouring from a labelled bottle at dinner, it feels like you’re a part of something bigger—a tradition, a quiet pride, a shared flavour passed from hand to hand.

This season, your drinks can reflect that. Warm. Well-considered. Wildly satisfying. There’s beauty in simplicity, and magic in making something just right—for you, by you.

If you're ready to get started or stock up, come visit us in store or check out our homebrew section online. You’ll find everything from Still Spirits Herbal Liqueur Flavouring to fermenters, yeast, spinners, and expert advice.

Cheers to cosy weather, strong drinks, and the satisfaction of saying, “Yeah, I made that myself.”

Warm wishes,
Candeece