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Apple picking, a slice of apple pie in Julian, then home for a pumpkin spice espresso martini. 🍎🍂 This is the fall-day idea from my latest Chill Vodka Reel, with my favorite cocktail waiting for the at-home part of the evening.
If you’re planning a Julian day trip, here’s the flow, plus the simple cocktail I shared so you can save it for a cozy night in.
Watch my fall-day video on YouTube, or catch it on TikTok and Facebook.
Start with apple picking, when it’s in season
The first stop in my fall-day Reel is apple picking. Before you head up, check your chosen orchard’s current schedule and whether picking is still available. Harvest dates depend on the crop, and a farm being open doesn’t always mean you can pick apples.
A November planning note: Volcan Valley Apple Farm says its 2026 U-pick season ended October 17 and it is closed until next season. My Reel is fall inspiration, not a current orchard-availability update. If picking has finished for your dates, keep the Julian pie stop and a wander through town on the plan.
Next up: apple pie in Julian
There are plenty of pie stops in town, but my favorite is Mom’s Pies! 🥧 This is the part of the itinerary where you leave room for a slice before heading home.
Mom’s Pie House has a Julian Town location at 2119 Main Street and a Wynola Garden location at 4510 Highway 78. Check the shop’s current hours before your visit, especially around the holidays.
For more ideas while you’re in town, I also put together my Julian pie, cider and mountain-town guide.
Then head home for a pumpkin spice espresso martini
Once you’re home and done driving, put on something cozy and make my favorite cocktail: an espresso martini with Chill Vodka. I gave mine a pumpkin spice twist with the creamer, and it’s so easy to make! 🍸
What I used
- A shot of espresso, regular or decaf
- A shot of pumpkin spice creamer
- Chill Vodka
- Ice
- Cinnamon and coffee beans, for garnish
How I made it
- Add a shot of espresso and a shot of creamer to your shaker.
- Add a pour of Chill Vodka and ice.
- Shake, then strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with cinnamon and coffee beans.
Pumpkin spice is the fall version I made, but you can use your favorite creamer flavor.
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Save this for your fall list and follow @gisellelelux for more things to do in San Diego! 🤍
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