Spiced Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Cocktail
A cozy, autumn-inspired cocktail with smooth bourbon, real pumpkin, fall spices, citrus, and a dash of maple. Warming, festive, and easy to make for gatherings or relaxing at home.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Bar spoon
- Rocks glass
- Ice cubes
- Peeler or zester
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz spiced pumpkin syrup or pumpkin syrup with cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg
- 0.5 oz maple syrup
- 0.5 oz clementine juice or orange juice
- 2 dash orange bitters
- 1 tsp pumpkin puree
- pinch pumpkin pie spice
- pinch ground cinnamon or nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 oz apple cider optional, for extra fruitiness
- ginger beer optional, to top
- cinnamon stick for garnish
- orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Add bourbon, spiced pumpkin syrup, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, clementine juice, vanilla, and bitters to a shaker.
- Add a pinch of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake for 15 seconds, until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass with large ice cubes.
- For more depth, add apple cider. For a lighter drink, top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange peel.
Notes
The spiced pumpkin syrup is the star. If you don't have any, mix pumpkin puree, maple, and spices. Garnishes add aroma and make the drink pop. Adjust sweetness to taste based on your cider or syrup.