7 cocktails for a comforting autumn

Vodka, rum, brandy, mezcal: The gang's all here

side shot of a few tumblers filled with cranberry rum punch + popcorn on the side
Time to text your friends and celebrate the chillest of seasons
(Image credit: Emma Fishman)

Fall is about to arrive, and with it the parade of cozy nighttimes, friendly gatherings and the accompanying need for a good drink. How about seven of the latter, ranging from two large-format, group-friendly punches to a non-alcoholic take on boba tea?

Oaxaca Old Fashioned

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Scott Hocker, The Week US

Scott Hocker is an award-winning freelance writer and editor at The Week Digital. He has written food, travel, culture and lifestyle stories for local, national and international publications for more than 20 years. Scott also has more than 15 years of experience creating, implementing and managing content initiatives while working across departments to grow companies. His most recent editorial post was as editor-in-chief of Liquor.com. Previously, he was the editor-in-chief of Tasting Table and a senior editor at San Francisco magazine.