Autumn: When your cocktail cabinet needs fresh vibes.
Say goodbye to spritz, say hello to sipping fig liqueur from a flask on a wooded lane, with honey and spice.
Here’s how we pour our Liqueurs in Autumn.
What makes a good autumn cocktail liqueur?
Look for complex depth (dried fruit, caramel, jam), some punch (acidity, pepper & bitterness) and abv (because its cold).
That’s why we made Mouse Kingdom: liqueurs made for mice drinking cocktails in the 2020s; balanced liqueurs, so you can concentrate on the sparklers.
Our autumn shortlist
Fig and Honey (18%). Made with local honey from Manchester, rich with a huge mouthfeel and notes of candied peel, dates, raisins and warm, smoky molasses. The Whiskey Exchange
Pear & Peppercorn (18%). Rich honeyed Pear, with a subtle spice. Pear & Pepper 18% abv
Heart and Graft Coffee Liqueur (20%). A collaboration with Manchester roasters Heart and Graft, made with ethically sourced coffee, with honeycomb, nut and toffee deliciousness. Mouse Kingdom Coffee at The Whiskey Exchange
Quad Sec (40%). A boozy balanced citrus liqueur with grapefruit, lemon and orange, excellent in an Old Fashioned. Mouse Kingdom Liqueurs Quad Sec
Five autumn cocktails to shake
Taste and adjust – every mouse has their opinions.
1. Fig and Honey Old Fashioned
- 30ml bourbon (sub scotch or aged rum)
- 20ml Fig and Honey liqueur
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
Mix in an old fashioned glass full with ice, stir for about 30 seconds, add more ice to brim and twist an orange zest over.
2. Dark Bramble
- 30ml Salford Honey Rum
- 20ml Dark Berries Liqueur
- 20ml lemon or lime juice
Build rum, dark berries, and juice over ice then churn with a spoon and add more ice if needed. Garnish with any berries you’ve been foraging and preserving for the winter.
3. Pear Spritz
- 50ml Pear & Peppercorn
- 50ml chilled dry sparkling wine
- 75ml sparkling (fizzy) water or soda
Mix everything in a wine glass over ice. Enjoy. Delicious sub for a hugo spritz. Garnish with a crack of black pepper.
4. Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini, Manchester Style
- 25ml Mouse Kingdom Quad sec
- 25ml Mouse Kingdom Coffee Liqueur
- 30ml fresh espresso
Shake very hard with ice, then fine strain into a delightfully chilled piece of stemware.
Garnish with three coffee beans and an orange zest.
5. Coffee Chilli Chicken
- 30ml Chicken Wing Liqueur
- 20ml Mouse Kingdom Coffee Liqueur
- 1 spoon high quality chilli oil
Build in your glass over ice, with a half-rim of red salt. Chicken, spice & funky acidity from coffee. Expect it to be oily, spicy, complicated and delicious.
Like Mouse Kingdom Liqueurs.
A Mouse treat for Bonfire night: A hot serve, add 30ml whisky, 30ml Fig and Honey and 20ml lemon juice to a mug, top with hot water, and garnish with a cinnamon stick, spice and a sparkler.
Hold the sparkler in your hand separately eh, don’t put it in the drink.
FAQ
What liqueurs are best for autumn cocktails?
Fig & honey, dark berries, coffee and richer more boozy liqueurs. They bring dried-fruit, jammy and toffee notes and abv that suit colder weather.
Can I drink these neat?
Yes. They are all delicious, and better over ice.
Are these liqueurs made in the UK?
Yes, we make ours by hand in Central Manchester.
Where can I buy them?
From Mouse Kingdom Liqueurs directly, or from stockists such as The Whisky Exchange.
Ready to stock the cabinet after the clocks go back? Browse the full range.
Please drink responsibly. 🐭
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