Find Your Fall Drink Fix

Aside from beautiful foliage, cooler temperatures and the end of humidty - we hope - the fall also brings about a change in drink menus at many local establishments.

Sachem Patch has a guide for you to check out, so you can run out and grab that favorite fall drink of yours:

Starbucks: 5701 Sunrise Hwy, Patchogue (631) 218-8626

Starbucks addicts know what Fall means, the return of the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. Made with espresso, pumpkin-flavored syrup, and steamed milk with pumpkin pie spices and whipped cream topping. Another great Fall option is their Caramel Apple Spice, made with steamed apple juice and cinnamon syrup and garnished with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel. Pair either of these with Starbuck’s seasonal Pumpkin Bread for a truly Fall inspired treat.

Dunkin Donuts

Looking to add some Fall flavor to your black coffee? Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin flavored coffee and latte’s come in both hot and iced options. Their most popular holiday drinks include Iced Apple Cider as well as a Pumpkin Coolatta, a slushed coffee drink with pumpkin flavoring and whipped cream. And don’t forget to grab an Apple Caramel donut coated with cinnamon sugar or some Pumpkin Munchkins.

• 628 Horseblock Rd., Farmingville, (631) 732-7569
• 1105 Horseblock Rd., Farmingville, (631) 732-7707
• 1075 Portion Rd., Farmingville, (631) 698-1807
• 411 Furrows Rd., Holbrook, (631) 467-2419
• 125 Portion Rd., Ronkonkoma, (631) 471-2090
• 90 Railroad Ave., Ronkonkoma, (631) 543-3392

Carvel: 400 Horseblock Rd., Farmingville, (631) 698-7752

Looking for something festive yet refreshing? Come October, Carvel will be featuring a Pumpkin Milkshake, made with pumpkin ice cream, caramel, and milk, as well as a Pumpkin Sundae Dasher.  These drinks are so sweet you can even call them dessert.

Chili’s Bar & Grill: 50 Middle Ave., Holtsville, (631) 654-3834

In the mood for something with a bit of a kick to it? Chili’s will be serving Sam Adam’s Oktoberfest on tap, a deep, amber hued beer with hints of caramel and toffee. The best part? It is always happy hour at Chili’s, and this seasonal beer is a two-for-one.

Irish Times: 975B Main St., Holbrook, (631) 467-4330

And for those out there looking to enjoy some Fall inspired cocktails, Irish Times has you covered. Sample their Red Apple Martini, a mix of vodka, sour apple pucker, and cranberry juice or indulge in their Pumpkin Pie Martini which blends cinnamon schnapps, kahlua, and Irish cream. If you’re looking for a drink to go along with the theme of Halloween, try the Blood Orange Martini, which mixes blood orange juice, orange vodka, and a dash of orange liquor. And don’t worry if you’re not a martini drinker as Irish Times also has Saranac Pumpkin Ale and Spaten Oktoberfest on draft.

**SAVE THE DATE: October 9, 2011, Irish Times will be hosting an Oktoberfest event, including Oktoberfest-style beers and food.

7-Eleven

When the leaves change, everyone’s favorite Fall coffee flavors return to 7-11. or their Pumpkin Coffee, Spiced Pumpkin Latte, and Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino, a sweet, hot chocolate with pumpkin flavoring.

• 3000 North Ocean Avenue, Farmingville, (631) 732-2438
• 358 Mooney Pond Rd., Farmingville, (631) 736-1161
• 796 Broadway Ave., Holbrook, (631) 589-8844
• 876 Lakeland St., Ronkonkoma, (631) 585-4192

Mama Mia’s Ristorante: 3505 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma - (631) 648-9146

Love Italian food and seasonal drinks? Mama Mia’s Ristorante has some delicious cocktails to quench your thirst for Fall. The restaurant will be offering a Sparkling Hard Apple Cider called True Believer made at the local Peconic Bay Winery, as well as some festive martinis. First there is the Pumpkin Martini, a blend of pumpkin liquor, Kettle One vodka, and simple syrup mixed with pumpkin pie spices. Next, try the Apple Cider Martini, which mixed Absolut Orient Apple vodka, sparkling cider, simple syrup, apple juice, shaved apples, and a splash of soda. The Red Apple Ginger Spice Martini is another favorite, which has Absolut Orient Apple vodka, cranberry juice, and ginger ale.