Autumn is the time to enjoy warm spiced cider, pumpkin lattes, and other seasonal treats. Try our ideas or treat your friends to your own creations! A few of the varieties here serve several, so plan a party this fall! You can find these and more delicious beverages at allrecipes.com.

Hot Spiced Cider

Serves 16

• ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ tsp whole allspice
• 1 tsp whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 large orange, quartered with peel 
• 2 quarts local Vermont apple cider

Place all ingredients in a slow cooker or a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. When thoroughly, grab your mugs and enjoy.

Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider

Serves 25

• 2 quarts apple cider
• 6 cups cranberry juice
• ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 ½ tsp whole cloves
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced

In a large pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and lemon slices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove cinnamon, cloves, and lemon slices. Serve hot.

Apple Cider Mimosa

Serves 4

1. 1 cup chilled apple cider
2. 1 (750 milliliter) bottle chilled Champagne
3. 4 cinnamon stick
4. 4 dried apples

1. Fill champagne flutes 1/4 full with chilled apple cider and top off with Champagne.

2. Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and dried apple slice.

Apple Cinnamon Brandy Cider

Serves 10

• ½ gallon fresh apple cider
• 1 cup apple brandy (optional)
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¾ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 10 thin strips orange zest 
• 10 small cinnamon sticks

1. Combine apple cider, apple brandy (if using), 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat. Simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

2. Pour apple cider mixture into heat-proof mugs. Twist orange zest strips between your fingers to release the essential oils; drop 1 into each mug. Add a cinnamon stick to each mug.

Caffeine-free Pumpkin Latte

Serves 4

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 quart milk
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 

Combine pumpkin, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a large saucepan over medium heat. Use a whisk to blend well. Heat to a simmer; do not boil. Serve in festive mugs.