Spiced Pumpkin Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this warm, spiced twist on a classic whiskey sour. Pumpkin, autumn spices, and bourbon combine with a smoky swirl of dry ice for a cocktail that looks as good as it tastes.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Rocks glass or coupe glass
- Bar spoon
- Tongs (for dry ice)
- Ice cubes
- Food-safe dry ice piece (pea-sized)
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz pumpkin syrup or pumpkin puree + sugar + spice
- ½ oz simple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
- ⅛ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground ginger optional
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 star anise optional garnish
- Small piece of dry ice food-safe only
- Ice cubes for shaking
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add bourbon, lemon juice, pumpkin syrup, pumpkin puree, simple syrup (if using), and all spices.
- Add ice cubes, then shake hard for 15 seconds to chill and mix.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Carefully use tongs to add a small piece of dry ice for a smoky fog effect.
- Garnish with star anise or a sprinkle of pumpkin spice, if desired.
- Wait until the dry ice fully dissolves before sipping.