It’s fall, y’all, and we’re embracing the season every way we can this year! Bring on the booties, blanket scarves, and autumn-inspired flavors. To help you celebrate the season alongside us, we recruited our talented Sips & Sweets and home office barista, Riley, to share his favorite fall drink recipes. Grab your slow cooker, your favorite mugs, and a few friends – these sips are made for sharing!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups milk

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder

1/2 cup espresso roast (or strong coffee)

Pour the milk, sugar, and cinnamon into a lidded jar and shake. Microwave the jar for 30 seconds, then pour into a mug with espresso or coffee. Spoon out the remaining foam from the jar to your mug, and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Voilà – you’ve mastered a classic fall drink recipe!

Ingredients

8 cups apple cider or juice

2 teaspoons cinnamon powder

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

4 whole cloves

1 orange, cut into thin slices

Combine all ingredients into a pot or slow cooker. If you’re preparing your cider on a stove to, set to medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway. If you’re using a slow cooker, set to low heat and leave for two to three hours, stirring halfway. When your cider is ready, serve immediately in a mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Ingredients

6 cups milk

2 cups white chocolate chips

14 oz sweetened condensed milk

1 vanilla bean (sliced open)

6 shots Rumchata (optional)

Combine all ingredients (excluding the Rumchata) into your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for two hours, stirring after one hour and then occasionally. Before serving, pour one shot of Rumchata into each mug followed by your white hot chocolate!