Fall is unfolding with all the richness of the season – crisp air, russet leaves, and the undeniable anticipation for the gatherings ahead. That means it’s time to begin planning your holiday cocktails menu. Código 1530 and Martell Cognac offer inventive margarita riffs to savor and and classic cognac cocktails all mixed for each sip to add a touch of perfection to  intimate fireside evenings for social drinkers and spirit connoisseurs alike.

These recipes bring a refined edge during a time of celebration.<Cocktails

Apple Cider Margarita

The quintessential fall pairing gets a tequila-forward upgrade. Fresh apple cider and bright lime juice balance the Código 1530 Rosa Tequila’s subtle floral notes, creating a refreshing cocktail that feels like fall in a glass; crisp, bright and refreshing.

RECIPE:

• 2 oz Código 1530 Rosa Tequila

• 2 oz Unfiltered Apple Cider

• 1 oz Lime Juice

• 0.5 oz Agave
  Shake with ice, strain over fresh ice.

METHOD: Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice into your favorite glass.

Pumpkin Pie Margarita

This indulgent riff treats the margarita as dessert—melding roasty pumpkin purée, maple sweetness, and the depth of reposado tequila. Rim the glass with maple syrup and cinnamon sugar for a cozy, warm introduction.

RECIPE:

• 2 parts Código 1530 Reposado Tequila

• 1 part Pumpkin Purée

• 1 part Maple Syrup

• 1 part Orange Liqueur

• 0.5 part Lemon Juice

METHOD: Wet rim in maple syrup and dip in cinnamon sugar. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a dried orange.

Spiced Apple Margarita

This cocktail leans into orchard spices—apple, cinnamon, star anise—with the backbone of reposado tequila, delivering a layered, aromatic fall drink.

RECIPE:

2 parts Código 1530 Reposado Tequila

1.5 parts apple cider (preferably organic)

0.75 part fresh lime juice

1 tsp agave nectar

Dash ground cinnamon

METHOD: Add all ingredients in a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice. Garnish with star anise and a dried apple. For the rim, mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt; run rim of glass on a fresh cut apple and dip into the rim mix.

MARTELL
As the leaves change colors and the air chills, Martell invites you to raise a glass to the most spirited season of the year with a pair of fall-ready cocktails perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving and every autumn moment in between.

A classic  Vanilla Old Fashioned highlights Martell’s signature smoothness and the distinctive hints of toasted oak and subtle sweetness of vanilla embedded in the liquid of Martell Blue Swift. The Swift Cider Punch captures the warmth, depth and versatility of Martell Blue Swift and harmoniously combines that with the spiced essence of apple cider, making Martell the star of any fall celebration.

Vanilla Old Fashioned

Recipe

• Martell Blue Swift, 2 Parts
• Vanilla Syrup, 0.5 Part
• Aromatic Bitters, 2 Dashes

Method

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice
2. Stir until well-chilled
3. Strain into a Rocks Glass over large ice cube
4. Cut orange peel
5. Twist orange peel over glass to release oils and garnish

Swift Cider Punch

Recipe

• Martell Blue Swift, 1 Part
• Apple Cider, 2 Parts
• Aromatic Bitters, 2 Dashes

Method

1. Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice
2. Shake until chilled
3. Strain into a Rocks Glass with ice
4. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks