City Drinks Berlin: The best cocktail trends for autumn

🍸 5 City Drinks for the Berlin Autumn

🍂 1. Smoky Negroni – the Classic with Character

For all who celebrate bitterness – and have no fear of depth.
The Smoky Negroni is like Berlin in autumn: direct, cool, but with a warm core.
Campari, sweet vermouth, and gin get a smoky update here with a touch of mezcal or smoked salt – just how you like it.

Ingredients (Light):

• 3 cl Gin

• 3 cl Campari

• 3 cl sweet vermouth

• 1 dash of smoked flavor or 1 cl mezcal as a twist

• Orange zest

→ For dark evenings, candlelight & honest conversations.

🍏 2. Apple-Rosemary Fizz – the Fresh Transition

When summer still lingers, but autumn is already setting its fragrant marks.
The Apple-Rosemary Fizz is light, fizzy, but with autumnal depth. Perfect for guests who just want something "fruity" – and then are surprised at how well freshness & herbs go together.

Ingredients (Light):

• 5 cl apple juice (unfiltered)

• 2 cl lemon juice

• 4 cl gin or non-alcoholic alternative

• soda water

• Fresh rosemary & apple slice as garnish

→ For late afternoons on the balcony or as a signature drink for your next event.

☕ 3. Caramelized Espresso Martini – the Golden Hour

For all who want to combine the best of day drinking & dessert.
Espresso Martini is well-known – but this variant with caramel-vanilla syrup brings depth, warmth, and a little dessert feeling into the glass. Elegant, but not over the top.

Ingredients (Light):

• 4 cl vodka

• 2 cl espresso (cold)

• 2 cl coffee liqueur

• 1 cl caramel-vanilla syrup

→ For dinner evenings, kitchen parties & the first Christmas vibes (but without the bells).

🍇 4. Bitter Berry Fizz – the Silent Star

If you think you need something sweet – but actually want depth.
Fruity, tart, slightly sparkling – this drink is not for the average fan. Combine cassis or blackberry with a splash of tonic or champagne for the vibe between loft and campfire.

Ingredients (Light):

• 3 cl cassis liqueur or blackberry syrup

• 4 cl dry gin

• lemon juice

• tonic water or sparkling wine for topping up

• Berries & thyme as decoration

→ For all who want to show off visually – but mix not too sweet.

🌺 5. Hibiscus-Vanilla Spritz – cozy, floral, different

For the introverts with style.
Hibiscus meets vanilla, sparkling wine has a bitter note – this drink is like a relaxed Sunday with a playlist and a thick cardigan. It works with or without alcohol, is elegant, floral, and still grounded.

Ingredients (Light):

• 3 cl hibiscus tea (cold)

• 1 cl vanilla syrup

• 1 cl lemon juice

• Prosecco or non-alcoholic alternative

→ For quiet autumn evenings – or as a stylish reception drink for your team event.