Fall Beers and Cocktails to Try This Season

You don’t have to travel all the way to Germany to enjoy the flavors of Oktoberfest, nor do you need to splurge on a vacation to the Caribbean or the Big Apple to sip on tropical daiquiris or elegant martinis.

This fall, bring the flavors of these destinations home. Add these beers and cocktails to your autumn concoction list:

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Paulaner Oktoberfest Beers

Did you know only six breweries are permitted to serve Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest beer? Paulaner beer authentically captures the essence of Oktoberfest with its crisp brews. Every one of its beers are made in accordance with the German Beer Purity Law, using only hops, malt, yeast and water. This season, the brand has two seasonal brews: Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier (official beer of the Paulaner tent in Munich) and Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen.

The Oktoberfest Bier has the perfect hop-malt balance, with a 6 percent ABV and a golden color reminiscent of traditional German beers. The Märzen, meanwhile, is an amber classic with traces of dark toffee and a smooth finish. Both are sure to transport you to the beer halls of Munich!

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Knox & Dobson’s Handcrafted Cocktails

Forget buying all the individual ingredients to simply enjoy the perfect martini, Moscow mule or daiquiri. Knox & Dobson boasts a carefully curated selection of bar-quality cocktails ready to consume from the bottle. Each drink is concocted with real and raw ingredients like Angostura bitters, fresh ginger, lime, real sugar and barrel-aged whiskey. There are no artificial flavors.

Fans of ginger should opt for the Moscow mule, make with premium vodka, fresh ginger and lime for a crisp taste. Simply shake well in the bottle, pour over ice and enjoy. Or if you love yourself a martini, try the brand’s martini with London dry gin and a touch of dry vermouth. The daiquiri, meanwhile, is a tropical treat with Jamaican and Floridian rum, sugar and lime. There’s also the old fashioned, an award-winning drink with straight-aged bourbon, natural cane sugar, orange oil and Angostura bitters. Knox & Dobson crafted its own drink, the Improved Whiskey Cocktail, which blends straight-aged rye whiskey, Maraska Maraschino liqueur and angostura bitters.

Each bottle is just $14.99.