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5 Fall Cocktails We Love in Newport Beach

Fall Cocktails

Apple, cinnamon, pumpkin spice and everything nice—fall is in the air, and Newport Beach’s best restaurants are stirring up seasonal sips you’re going to love! From a sweet and spicy Ginger Snap Mule to a smokey Maple Bacon Old Fashioned, we’ve rounded up five fall cocktails that’ll warm you up from the inside out. Here’s what we’re sipping on this season in Newport Beach!

Olea Newport Beach

Fall Cocktail: The Juice Is Loose!

Get in the Halloween spirit this fall with The Juice Is Loose!, a spooky concoction crafted with Volcan blanco tequila, Monin granny smith apple syrup, calamansi juice and, egg white. This cocktail is inspired by the classic Halloween film “Beetlejuice” and is an ode to the master of mayhem himself. You can sip this fall cocktail at Olea Newport Beach during the month of October!

Great Maple

Fall Cocktail: Maple Bacon Old Fashioned

Taste the flavors of the season at Fashion Island’s Great Maple! The Maple Bacon Old Fashioned is the perfect seasonal sip that’ll warm you up from the inside out. Crafted with bacon-washed bourbon, maple syrup, bitters and a maple chili bacon garnish, this beverage is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Pair it with one of their delicious brunch offerings, like the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte Doughnuts, for a true taste of fall.

CdM Restaurant

Fall Cocktail: Ginger Snap Mule

Tucked in the cozy community of Corona del Mar, CdM Restaurant is stepping into the fall spirit with a lineup of cocktails that are sure to delight! For a refreshing and peppery sip, try the Ginger Snap Mule—their seasonal take on a classic Moscow mule. If you prefer a whiskey-based beverage, the Pumpkin Flip is similar to a whiskey sour, while the Them Apples cocktail is perfect for those who like their drinks on the sweeter side.

A+O Restaurant | Bar

Fall Cocktail: Dirty Chai

Balboa Bay Resort’s A+O Restaurant | Bar is spicing things up this season with a boozy take on a Dirty Chai. Grab a seat on the restaurant’s oceanfront patio around one of the fire pits and cozy up as you enjoy this fall-inspired cocktail in Newport Beach. This is the perfect way to cure your after-dinner sweet tooth, made with bold espresso, spicy Flecha Azul reposado chai, and sweet coconut syrup.

Louie’s By The Bay

Fall Cocktail: Basic Bay

One of Newport Beach’s best restaurants for fine dining, this Italian steakhouse is a dreamy spot for a fall dinner. Make a reservation, grab your date, and order a round of Basic Bay cocktails! This boo-zy beverage is crafted with pumpkin spice-infused Grey Goose, Borghetti Caffe Espresso Liqueur, espresso, and brown sugar syrup for a sweet finish.

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