When the leaves turn golden in Colorado, the cocktails at Peach Street Distillers turn just as colorful. Fall is harvest season here in the Grand Valley, and nothing pairs better with our high desert air than a glass of locally-crafted spirits mixed into something seasonal and delicious.

At Peach Street Distillers, we believe cocktails should celebrate both the season and our grain-to-glass philosophy. That’s why this October, we recommend these fall favorites that highlight local fruit, warm spices, and our award-winning spirits.

The Autumn Orchard

• • Base Spirit: Peach Street Bourbon
  • Flavor Notes: Bright apple with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Why You’ll Love It: It’s basically fall in a glass — perfect for sipping by the firepit on our patio.

Ingredients:

• • 1.5 oz Peach Street Bourbon
  • 1 oz Apple Liqueur
  • 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup (or spiced simple syrup)
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Dash of Angostura bitters
  • Apple slice + cinnamon stick (garnish)

Instructions:

1. 1. Add bourbon, apple liqueur, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice, and bitters to a shaker with ice.
   2. Shake until well chilled.
   3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
   4. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

Flavor Profile:
Rich bourbon warmth balanced with crisp apple sweetness, rounded out by spice and citrus — like sipping an orchard on a cool fall evening.

The Harvest Old Fashioned

• • Base Spirit: Peach Street Bourbon
  • Flavor Notes: Rich bourbon, brown sugar, and orange peel with a dash of Angostura
  • Why You’ll Love It: A Colorado twist on a timeless classic. It’s bold, warming, and pairs well with crisp fall nights.

Ingredients:

• • 2 oz Peach Street Bourbon
  • 0.25 oz brown sugar simple syrup (1:1 brown sugar + water)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel (garnish)

Instructions:

1. 1. Stir bourbon, syrup, and bitters with ice until well chilled.
   2. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
   3. Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

The Palisade Pear Spritz

• • Base Spirit: Pear Eau de Vie
  • Flavor Notes: Juicy pear, Prosecco bubbles, and just a touch of thyme
  • Why You’ll Love It: Light and refreshing — a nod to Palisade’s fruit heritage.

Ingredients:

• • 1.5 oz Peach Street Pear Eau de Vie
  • 0.5 oz honey-thyme syrup
  • 3 oz Prosecco (or dry sparkling wine)
  • Splash of soda water
  • Fresh thyme sprig (garnish)

Instructions:

1. 1. In a wine glass filled with ice, combine eau de vie and syrup.
   2. Top with Prosecco and a splash of soda water.
   3. Stir gently and garnish with a fresh thyme sprig.

Spiced Pumpkin Sour

• • Base Spirit: Jackelope Gin
  • Flavor Notes: Botanical gin with pumpkin spice syrup and lemon
  • Why You’ll Love It: A playful cocktail that blends cozy spice with bright citrus.

Ingredients:

• • 2 oz Peach Street Jackelope Gin
  • 1 oz pumpkin spice syrup (pumpkin purée + sugar + cinnamon, nutmeg, clove)
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Egg white (optional, for froth)
  • Grated nutmeg (garnish)

Instructions:

1. 1. Dry shake gin, syrup, lemon juice, and egg white (if using).
   2. Add ice, shake again until chilled.
   3. Strain into a coupe glass.
   4. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Why Visit This Fall?

• • House-made cocktails from the freshest ingredients.
  • Cozy up at our outdoor firepits while the weather’s perfect.
  • Weekend vibes: live music, locals gathering, and new friends.

At Peach Street Distillers, we’re more than just spirits — we’re a place to gather, taste, and make memories. Come celebrate fall with us on the happiest block in North America.

Visit Us in Palisade
Ready to sip on autumn in a glass? Head to Peach Street Distillers this October for seasonal cocktails, local spirits, and plenty of good times.

Plan Your Visit Today