5 Essential Cocktails for September 2026
Each month, Chilled brings you five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Be sure to bookmark it so you’re always ready for the next spirited celebration.
The -ber months are officially here, which means it is time to break out the cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice-flavored everything, and your favorite autumnal comfort movies. Whether you’re welcoming the crisp air with a warm spiced serve or celebrating this month’s fun spirit holidays, these five autumn-ready recipes will keep your shaker busy all September long.
9/13 – National Cachaça Day
Kick off the month’s celebrations with Brazil’s national spirit. Crafted by Prime 54, the Copacaña pairs Avuá Cachaça with bourbon, banana liqueur, and warm bitters for a rich, spirit-forward cocktail with a tropical undertone.
9/13 – National Peanut Day
Indulgent, savory, and rich, this Peanut Butter Espresso Martini balances the deep roast of espresso with the creamy, nostalgic comfort of peanut butter from Skrewball Whiskey. It’s the ultimate liquid dessert for a chilly September evening!
9/22 – National White Chocolate Day
Bring a stunning splash of color and velvet texture to your glass with the White Chocolate Ube Martini. Smooth white chocolate liqueur pairs with the earthy, sweet notes in ube syrup for a decadent, eye-catching cocktail that feels like a true special-occasion treat.
9/29 – National Coffee Day
It’s only right that we include a pumpkin spice-related recipe in this lineup! Crafted by mixologist Matthew Izaguirre, the PSL Espresso Martini upgrades your standard caffeine fix by infusing rich espresso with warm autumn baking spices.
9/30 – National Hot Mulled Cider Day
Close out the month with a warm, aromatic autumn classic. Bright Cointreau meets rich, spiced apple cider, fresh citrus, and warming whole spices in a crowd-pleasing batch cocktail that fills the home with seasonal aromas. Check out the recipe HERE.
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