Mason jar cocktails no longer need to be just a summer favorite. Celebrate the start of fall with wonderfully warm spices, apples, and (of course) chocolate.

The below list includes autumn mason jar cocktails for everyone, sweet, hot, and warmly spiced.

Spiced Apple Rum Punch

A gloriously fragrant, spiced cocktail, perfect for entertaining friends on cold autumn nights.

What ingredients do I need?

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp Grated Nutmeg

Pinch of ground cloves

70 fl oz of fresh apple juice

2 tsp vanilla extract

5 scoops of vanilla ice cream

Dark rum to taste

Apple crisps (to serve)

Cinnamon sticks (to serve)

What equipment do I need?

Saucepan

Wooden spoon

Whisk

Mason jars

How do I make it?

1. Add the apple juice to a saucepan.

2. Tip in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the pan and bring to a boil.

3. Once simmering, add the ice cream and whisk until melted and frothy.

4. Pour a generous glug of rum into the mixture.

5. Serve in your mason jugs.

6. Garnish with apple crisps and a stick of cinnamon.

The mixture serves 8 glasses, perfect for 4 people wanting seconds!

Velvet Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

If you have a few hours of waiting time before hosting or simply want to cook yourself up a beautiful treat, then this boozy chocolate cocktail will amaze everyone.

What ingredients do I need?

35 fl oz of semi-skimmed milk

10 fl oz of double cream

1 cup dark chocolate

1 cup milk chocolate

Irish cream

Squirty cream (to serve)

Marshmallows (to serve)

A stick of chocolate (to serve)

What equipment do I need?

Slow cooker

Mason jars

How do I make it?

1. Pour the milk, double cream, dark chocolate, and milk chocolate into a slow cooker.

2. Put the lid on the slow cooker and turn on a low setting for 1 hour.

3. After an hour, mix the liquid and return to the low setting for 1 more hour.

4. Now 2 hours has passed, remove the lid, and stir again.

5. Cook for 15 minutes with the lid off.

6. Add a glug of Irish cream to each of the mason jars then pour the velvet smooth liquid on top.

7. To ensure these mason jar cocktails impress, add the marshmallows, cream, and a chocolate stick to each drink.

Hot Toddy

Try making these Scottish mason jar cocktails to warm up your insides after a chilly autumn's eve. It is also an old cure for colds and the flu, so it may help if you are feeling the effects of winter. The secret to making a great hot toddy is great whiskey.

What ingredients do I need?

¾ cup of hot water

2 tsp honey

2 tsp lemon juice

1 ½ fl oz whiskey

1 strip of Lemon peel (to serve)

Cinnamon stick (to serve)

What equipment do I need?

Kettle

Mason jars

How do I make it?

1. Pour hot water into your mason jar.

2. Add the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice and stir until the honey has combined with the water.

3. Add the lemon rind and cinnamon stick and sip away.

Note: add more lemon juice if you like yours sour or more honey if you prefer it sweet

Mulled Wine

Get ready for the festive season early with this classic Christmas beverage transformed into one of your new favorite mason jar cocktails.

What ingredients do I need?

1 bottle of red wine

1 orange cut into slices

2 strips of lemon peel

2 pieces of star anise

4 cloves

6 tsp sugar

What equipment do I need?

Saucepan

Wooden spoon

Mason jars

How do I make it?

1. Put all the ingredients into a saucepan and turn the heat on low.

2. Heat until the liquid simmers, but do not boil (or the alcohol will disappear). Stir with a wooden spoon until ready.

3. Pour into the mason jars.

4. Add some of the spices and fruit from the saucepan to allow the flavors to infuse while you drink.

Mulled Cider

If mulled wine is not your style but you do not want to miss out on the toasty hot drinks, give mulled cider a try.

What ingredients do I need?

35 fl oz of still cider

35 fl oz of fresh apple juice

8 fl oz sloe gin (optional)

6 cloves

4 cinnamon sticks

2 oranges cut into slices

1 tsp of honey

What equipment do I need?

Saucepan

Wooden spoon

Mason jars

How do I make it?

1. Add the cider, apple juice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to the saucepan and place on a low heat.

2. Once the liquid starts to simmer, add the slow gin and oranges to the saucepan. Again, ensure the liquid does not reach a boil as the alcohol will boil off.

3. If required, add a little honey.

4. Serve with some of the ingredients for a beautifully infused cocktail.

Sticky Toffee Apple Brandy

A lovely drink to compliment a Halloween or bonfire night party. You do not need to heat this drink, but the brandy kick will certainly warm you up. The apple flavor originates from the brandy, with sweet toffee coming from the agave.

What ingredients do I need?

1 ½ fl oz of brandy

½ fl oz of lemon juice

½ fl oz of egg white

3 tsp of agave syrup

1 ½ fl oz cider

Handful of ice

Slice of apple (to serve)

star anise (to serve)

What equipment do I need?

Cocktail shaker

Mason jars

How do I make it?

1. Add the brandy, lemon juice, egg white, and agave to a cocktail shaker until all is combined.

2. Open your cocktail shaker and add the ice and cider, shake again.

3. Strain into your mason jar and serve with a slice of apple.

Blood Red Bloody Marys

Spook your guests at Halloween parties with this spicy cocktail. This is one for those who prefer their mason jar cocktails strong and with a kick.

What ingredients do I need?

8 fl oz of tomato juice

4 fl oz of tequila

2 fl oz of triple sec

¼ tsp of hot sauce

Handful of ice

Chili Powder (to serve)

Jalapeno (to serve)

1 Lemon cut into slices (to serve)

Celery stick

What equipment do I need?

Cocktail shaker

Mason jars

How do I make it?

1. Combine the tomato juice, tequila, triple sec, hot sauce, and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake.

2. Rub the rim of your mason jars in chill powder.

3. Add the cocktails to jars.

4. Garnish with the jalapeno, lemon, and celery stick.