This time of year, it’s hard not to succumb to the cozy flavors of fall. Pumpkin spice infuses everything from lattes to cereal, apples are everywhere and cinnamon and cardamom permeate both professional and home kitchens.

Cocktails are no exception. Bar menus add cinnamon sticks and rosemary to the garnish rotation, and cider drinks become standard sipping. Why not do the same at home with fall twists on favorite classic cocktails?

Steeping gin and white chocolate adds a fun twist to negronis. Brown sugar lends a caramel-like note to a standard mule (which already has a flavorful leg up with ginger beer), and using apple cider as a base for margaritas is autumnal genius.

The beauty about today’s cocktail scene — both at home and in bars and restaurants — is that drinks can be just as d

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