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Where to Get Your Favorite Fall Drinks in NYC

With every new season comes a new bucket list of beverages to try in New York City, and the fall is no exception. Rounded up below are seven ciders, hot chocolates, specialty cocktails, and pumpkin lattes that will have your taste buds celebrating. Whether you want something spiked, something hot, or something fruity, there’s an autumn-inspired beverage here for you.

Best of NYC Fall Drinks: Smiling Pumpkin Beer at Heartland Brewery (Midtown)

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Heartland Brewery has been brewing New York’s freshest craft beers since 1995, with three convenient locations across midtown. Grab an award-winning pint of one of six classic brews, or a seasonal favorite like fall’s Smiling Pumpkin Beer, made with honey-roasted pumpkins and simmered with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This sweet and spicy harvest treat goes down well with Heartland's seriously good grub. Empire State Building: 350 Fifth Ave., 212-563-3433; Midtown West: 625 Eighth Ave., 646-214-1000; Times Square: 127 W. 43rd St. 646-366-0235, heartlandbrewery.com

Best of NYC Fall Drinks: Pumpkin Spice Latte at Kahve (Hell’s Kitchen)

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Sorry Starbucks, but the Pumpkin Spice Latte that’s served seasonally at Kahve has officially one-upped you. It happens, especially when they’re coming from the same coffee shop that introduced New Yorkers to the “Zebra Mocha” (white and dark chocolate latte) and makes a killer White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha. Also worth trying this fall is their Pumpkin Spice Chai. Additional location in Midtown West. 774 9th Ave., 212-256-0207, kahvenyc.com

Best of NYC Fall Drinks: Spiked Cider at Gleason’s Tavern (Midtown West) 

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Not only does Gleason’s Tavern make for an ideal hangout spot during the fall with its yummy menu (crispy flatbreads, sweet fries, beer battered cod, and more!), but its libations can also hold their own. The Spiked Cider, made with Jack Fire, Bayou Spiced Rum, and Cider Beer, will have you feeling both toasty and jolly after you’ve sipped it down this autumn. 206 W. 41st St., 212-302-2167, gleasonstavern.com

Best of NYC Fall Drinks: Spiced Apple Cider at Juicy Lucy (East Village) 

Juicy Lucy might be serving up some pretty delicious juices and smoothies during the regular year, but once autumn hits the city, it’s the Spiced Apple Cider that’s worth writing home about. Simmered with fresh ginger and cloves and then topped with crispy apple slices and cinnamon, this apple cider is as delectable as its ingredients list implies. Fresh fruit and spices galore…who knew it could be that simple? Juicy Lucy did. Additional location also in the East Village. 85 Ave. A, 212-777-5829, juicylucyjuice.com

Best of NYC Fall Drinks: Homemade Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate at The City Bakery (Flatiron)

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The City Bakery is famous for their hot chocolate and house-made marshmallows, and we can testify, it’s not just hype. The cocoa is thick and rich, warming you up instantly and curing that nagging sweet tooth. As for the marshmallows? They’re enormous and there really is no better combination than one of them melting inside you’re piping hot cup of cocoa. 3 W. 18th St., 212-366-1414, thecitybakery.com

Best of NYC Fall Drinks: Serendipitous Hot Chocolate at Serendipity 3 (Upper East Side) 

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We wouldn’t include a second hot chocolate on this list if we didn’t consider it one of the best, so you can rest assured that the Serendipitous Hot Chocolate at Serendipity 3 is that good. This delicious cocoa has a fruit undertone to it thanks to the grated valley orange that goes into it, along with cinnamon and shaved French chocolate. Topped off with whipped cream, you can’t go wrong with this beverage on a crisp fall day. 225 E. 60th St., 212-838-3531, serendipity3.com 

Best of NYC Fall Drinks: In Good Fashion Specialty Cocktail at Spyglass Rooftop Bar (Midtown West)

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Spyglass Rooftop Bar offers a breathtaking view of the city in all its autumnal glory, along with a specialty cocktail that will hit the spot. The In Good Fashion is made with Flor de Cana 12 year, angostura bitters, orange bitters, and a flamed orange peel. Stop by, order one, and then take in the picturesque views of the city that has a central focus on the Empire State Building. Archer Hotel, 47 W. 38th St., 212-730-0538, spyglassnyc.com

Best of NYC Fall Drinks: Cappuccino at Zibetto Espresso Bar (Midtown West)

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There's nothing like a crisp fall morning for getting you in the proper frame of mind for a visit to Zibetto. Their Sixth Avenue location is designed to feel like walking into any small café from Trieste to Milano. One look at the gleaming La Cimbali espresso machine behind the marble bar and you'll know they know what they're doing here. Settle in with a pastry, or a lunchtime panini, and let yourself be transported. 1221 Sixth Ave., 212-332-2648, zibettoespresso.com

Best of NYC Fall Drinks: Italian Coffee at Caffe Palermo (Little Italy) 

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Once fall hits, iced coffee season is officially over. Up your caffeine game by ordering an Italian Coffee at Caffe Palermo, one of Little Italy’s best bakeries. While you’re there you might as well grab a cannoli too, because nothing rings in the fall like a sweet baked treat and some hot coffee to wash it all down. We know, you’re drooling just thinking about it. So are we. 148 Mulberry St., 212-431-4205, caffepalermo.com

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