This refined rum cocktail from Chicago's Sepia hides a festive tiki core. A burnt-sugar backbone from the aged Guatemalan rum is deepened with the sweet, nutty, baking-spice notes of falernum, a syrup typically made from almond, ginger, clove and lime that's a staple of many a Caribbean bar. Calvados, the French apple brandy, lends a telltale flavor of the season. More

The flavors of this drink—sage, grapefruit, lemon, and gin—balance bright and energetic with smooth and herbal. They're flavors that fit right in with this time of the year, perhaps even providing some inspiration for that yet-to-be-set Thanksgiving menu. And if you're not cooking, perhaps you may want to volunteer to make it for the host or hostess—they'll certainly appreciate it. More

This cocktail is inspired by Thanksgiving stuffing recipes that incorporate apples and sage. Start by making a simple syrup of sugar, water, and sage leaves. Stir that up into a rich and fruity spin on the classic Old Fashioned. More

An autumnal take on the traditional fizz from Rickhouse in San Francisco. More

Pomegranate molasses is a gem of an ingredient that often gets overlooked. This sweet and tart syrup adds the perfect pop of flavor to cocktails—especially whiskey based ones. More

This strong and slightly funky sipper takes its name from the Jamaican rum that forms its base and because Library Bar's Matthew Biancaniello offers it as a freebie on the weekends to keep waiting customers happy as he crafts their cocktails. More

Wild Turkey rye gives this smooth sweet-tart punch from Seven Grand in Los Angeles a bit of a spicy kick. More

Cranberries—a staple on the Thanksgiving dinner table—are a perfect ingredient for cocktails this time of year. Their ruby red hue brightens up any cocktail party and the juice brings a little life to familiar cocktails. More

This grapey gimlet from Gramercy Tavern is a perfect use of the fresh Concord grapes that you might find at the farmers' market. More

This Gramercy Tavern cocktail is the ideal fall drink for margarita lovers. More