5 Places in Rhode Island to Sip Fall-Themed Cocktails
Try a festive favorite like a pumpkin pie martini or apple berry spritz.
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October is here and with fall comes the sights, sounds and tastes of the season. Check out these local spots for delicious yet creative fall-themed cocktails.
Caleb and Broad
The Autumn Bonfire made with xicaru mezcal, sea flame spiced whiskey, cinnamon simple, lemon, lime and tiki bitters is sure to warm you up on a crisp fall night. The drink costs $13 and pairs well with bar snacks like tot poutine and fried Brussels. Caleb and Broad also serves up a fantastic pumpkin cold foam martini and a maple walnut old fashioned. And for the designated drivers, there’s no FOMO here: you can indulge in as many sweet potato ‘pain killer’ mocktails as you like.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday until 4 p.m.
The details: 162 Broadway, Newport, 401-619-5955, calebandbroad.com
Kimi’s
The space may be on the smaller side, but its cocktail flavors are anything but. The West Side staple just announced a new fall menu of hard hitters like the Canebrake with apple brandy, montenegro, yellow chartreuse and bitters, and the delectable Banana Bread Espresso Martini with coffee vodka, espresso, banana bread syrup and Irish cream.
Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m.–1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m.–2 a.m. (Closed Tuesday)
The details: 373 Washington St., Providence, kimis.bar
The Walnut Room
This classy cocktail bar is always a mood with its cozy, low-light interior, so it’s no surprise that it has a few spooky season specials. Go for the Straight to Hell, a smoky mezcal-based concoction mixed with ginger and framboise liquors and a dash of lemon juice, or the more tart Season of the Witch, made with cranberry gin, genepy and dry curacaolemon juice.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m.–12 a.m.; Friday, 4 p.m.–1 a.m.; Saturday, 6 p.m.–1 a.m. (Closed Sunday)
The details: 245 South Main St., 401-227-9500, thewalnutroompvd.com
Perks and Corks
The fall specials have finally dropped at this beloved coffeehouse slash martini lounge: stop by for seasonal staples like Clyde’s Apple Cider on draft and Narragansett’s Gourd Reaper by can, or an expertly crafted Pumpkin Painkiller, Fall Old Fashioned or Pumpkin Chai Martini.
Hours: Open daily from noon till last call.
The details: 62 High St., Westerly, 401-596-1260, perksandcorks.com
Troop
If you are looking for a fun and unique place to kick back and sip a fall drink with your significant other or best friend, Troop has got you covered. Go for the Frozen Apple Swizzle (Planteray original dark rum, maple syrup, ginger, apple cider vinegar and a hint of lemon) or the Jackaloppe (overproof apple brandy, bourbon, orange curacao, orange-infused maple syrup, aromatic bitters, orange and lemon). For a more traditional seasonal drink, order the on-draft Fall Sangria featuring red wine, apple brandy, bourbon, triple sec, orange, cranberry, lemon and lime.
Hours: Wednesday, 5 p.m.–10 p.m; Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (brunch), 5 p.m.–10 p.m. (dinner); Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (brunch), 5 p.m.–11 p.m. (dinner); Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (brunch), 5 p.m.–11 p.m. (dinner, bar till close); Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (brunch), 5 p.m.–9 p.m. (dinner, bar open later)
The details: 60 Valley St., Providence, 401-473-2900, trooppvd.com
