As the leaves turn and the evenings draw in, cola isn’t just for summer BBQs, it can be a cosy companion for colder months too! The right cola mixer can bring warmth, depth, and comfort to your drinks, whether you're relaxing at home by the fire or catching up with friends. In this post, we spotlight two premium cola flavours, Curiosity Cola and Cherry Cola, and share four seasonal cocktail recipes to help you savour the season in style.
The Colas: What You Need to Know
Fentimans Curiosity Cola
A rich, botanical cola with caramel undertones and expertly layered flavour. Its full body makes it ideal for pairing with whisky or rum, giving depth without overpowering.
Fentimans Cherry Cola
Bold, fruit-forward and satisfying, Cherry Cola offers a juicy cherry sweetness built on that same premium botanical base. It’s perfect when you want something a little more playful or dessert-like, but still with character.
Curiosity Cola Cocktail Recipes
Spiced Rum & Curiosity Cola
Ingredients
- 50ml Spiced Rum
- 200ml Curiosity Cola
- Lime wedge
Method
1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add 50ml spiced rum.
3. Top with 200ml Curiosity Cola.
4. Squeeze a lime wedge over and drop it in.
Curiosity Bourbon Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 50ml Bourbon
- 100ml Curiosity Cola
- Dash of Angostura Bitters
- Orange peel
Method
1. Place ice in a short tumbler.
2. Add 50ml bourbon and a dash of bitters.
3. Top with 100ml Curiosity Cola and stir gently.
4. Garnish with an orange peel twist.
Cherry Cola Cocktail Recipes
Cherry Cola Whisky Sour
Ingredients
- 50ml whiskey
- 150ml Fentimans Cherry Cola
- 20ml Lemon juice
- Maraschino cherry to garnish
Method:
1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add 50ml whiskey and 20ml lemon juice.
3. Shake briefly and strain over fresh ice.
4. Top with 150ml Cherry Cola.
5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Cherry Cola Margarita
Ingredients
- 50ml Tequila
- 25ml Triple sec
- 100ml Fentimans Cherry Cola
- 15ml lime juice, salt rim and cherry garnish
Method
1. Rim a rocks glass with salt and add ice.
2. Add 50ml tequila, 25ml triple sec, and 15ml lime juice.
3. Top with 100ml Cherry Cola.
4. Stir gently and garnish with a cherry.
Cola Cocktail Serving Tips
- Use warm spices and dark spirits (rum, whiskey, bourbon) to create comforting autumn-winter drinks.
- Serve over large ice cubes to slow dilution and maintain flavour complexity.
- For a festive twist, garnish with aromatic spices (cinnamon stick, star anise) or citrus zests.