New seasons bring change in all forms – cooler weather, leaves turning shades of red and orange and setting new personal goals. While video chatting and keeping up with friends through status updates and Instagram Stories is possible, this autumn, be intentional with your friendships. Make plans to fall back into friendship – and stick to them! No more rainchecks or “Don’t hate me, but I need to reschedule…” voicemails.

Text the group chat and make plans for a picnic at your local park this weekend to say goodbye to “Hot Girl Summer” and hello to “Cozy Girl Fall.” Grab your picnic basket or favorite tote bag and start packing the essentials. First to be packed should be KORBEL mini bottles for each friend to sip on while catching up. Next, pack sweet and refreshing snacks like caramel apple slices and fall-inspired apple cider cocktails.

Bring along a few blankets, pillows and serving trays to make sure the space is comfortable, and of course, aesthetically pleasing enough to go viral on TikTok. Remember to pack a disposable camera to capture the memories from the day – you won’t want to forget how much fun you had spending the day with your besties!

Apple Cider Champagne Cocktail

• Ingredients
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 2 oz vodka
  • Dash of ground cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ½ cup of KORBEL Brut
• Directions
  • Add cider, vodka, cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup into a shaker with ice.
  • Shake well and strain into a glass.
  • Top with champagne and garnish with an apple wedge and cinnamon stick.

Caramel Apples

• Ingredients
  • 4 apples of your favorite variety
  • 2 cups of chocolate wafers
  • 11 oz caramel squares
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sprinkles or any topping of your choosing
• Instructions
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Melt chocolate wafers.
  • Cut apples into ½-inch slices.
  • Dip the apple slices ¾ into the chocolate and lay on the baking sheet to dry. Then, refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
  • Microwave caramel and heavy cream until smooth and drizzle over chocolate on the apples.
  • Sprinkle on toppings and serve.