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Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
A cozy twist on the classic bourbon Old Fashioned, this fall-inspired cocktail brings warm pumpkin spice, a hint of citrus, and smooth whiskey together in one festive sip. Perfect for chilly nights, Halloween parties, or anytime you crave autumn in a glass.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Rocks glass (old-fashioned glass)
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Cocktail shaker (optional)
  • Strainer
  • Peeler or small knife
  • Small saucepan (for syrup, if making homemade)
  • Ice cube mold (large cube preferred)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz pumpkin spice simple syrup store-bought or homemade
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 1 dash cinnamon bitters optional
  • Orange peel for garnish
  • Cinnamon stick garnish
  • Brown sugar optional, for glass rim
  • Pumpkin pie spice optional, for dusting
  • Large ice cube

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup (optional):

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground clove
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Make the pumpkin spice syrup by combining all syrup ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then simmer 5–7 minutes. Strain and cool. (Optional)
  • Rim your rocks glass with brown sugar.(Optional)
  • Add pumpkin spice syrup and bitters to the glass.
  • Pour in bourbon or rye whiskey.
  • Add a large ice cube.
  • Stir gently for about 30 seconds to chill and combine.
  • Express the orange peel over the glass to release oils, then drop it in.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a light dusting of pumpkin pie spice if desired.