Take in the flavors of fall with these seasonal cocktail recipes.
Salut! I’m Kendall, the cocktail historian and geeky drinks enthusiast behind Novel Nightcaps.
Over the years, I’ve been taste-testing my way through an ever-growing library of cocktail books—exploring everything from timeless classics to modern riffs and seasonal creations. Somewhere along the way, I found my niche in geeky drinks: the ones inspired by fandoms, literature, and pop culture that invite a bit of whimsy into the glass. Whether I’m recreating a fictional favorite or unearthing an old bartender’s oddball experiment, I enjoy diving into the history, ingredients, and stories that make these recipes worth revisiting.
Here on my website, you’ll find hundreds of cocktails I’ve tried (and some originals of my own), complete with notes, methods, and honest reviews—all aimed at making the craft cocktail world a little more fun and approachable for everyone.
Cheers,
Check out a few of my highest-rated cocktail recipes.
A gin-based cocktail recipe created in 2023 by Kendall Williams of Novel Nightcaps in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
The Heart-Shaped Box is a brandy-based cocktail recipe that was created by Brad Farran at Death & Company in New York City, New York. This
A Star Wars cocktail from Oga’s Cantina at Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge theme park that tops fruity vodka and citrus juice with a lip-numbing foam
A rum-based cocktail recipe created in 2016 by Andrii Osypchuk at Gaucho in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Elephants Sometimes Forget is a gin-based cocktail recipe that was created by Crosby Gaige and included in Cocktail Guide & Ladies’ Companion in 1941.
The Crown of Gondor is a beer and wine-based cocktail recipe that was created by Kendall of Novel Nightcaps. It was inspired by Aragorn, Ranger
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