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Pumpkin Bourbon Sour Cocktail

Pumpkin Bourbon Sour Cocktail Recipe
This Pumpkin Bourbon Sour cocktail mixes smooth bourbon with pumpkin puree and fresh citrus for a drink that tastes like fall in a glass. Cozy, balanced, and perfect for autumn gatherings or relaxing evenings.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Bar spoon
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rocks glass
  • Ice cube tray
  • Microplane zester

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon or bourbon whiskey
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz pumpkin puree unsweetened, canned or homemade
  • 0.75 oz maple syrup or brown sugar syrup
  • 0.25 tsp pumpkin pie spice cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters optional
  • 1 egg white optional, for creamy texture
  • ice for shaker and glass
  • fresh nutmeg, cinnamon stick, or orange zest for garnish

Instructions

  • Add bourbon, lemon juice, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup to the shaker.
  • Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice and toss in the bitters.
  • If you want the foam, crack in the egg white now.
  • Fill the shaker about two-thirds with ice.
  • Pop on the lid and shake it hard—20 seconds should do.
  • If you’re using egg white, a dry shake first (no ice), then ice and shake again, gives you extra foam.
  • Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  • Top with fresh grated nutmeg, a cinnamon stick, or an orange twist—whatever you’re into.

Notes

Taste before pouring over ice. Adjust sweetness or tartness with more lemon or syrup if needed. For a warmer flavor, add extra clove or ginger. Skip the egg white for a vegan version. Club soda can be used for a lighter drink.