Whiskey Pumpkin Sour Cocktail Recipe
This cozy Whiskey Pumpkin Sour combines smooth bourbon, real pumpkin puree, fresh lemon juice, and warm fall spices into a creamy, comforting cocktail. It's the perfect sip for crisp autumn evenings or festive fall gatherings.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Rocks glass or coupe glass
- Bar spoon
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- ¼ oz maple syrup
- 1 egg white or aquafaba for vegan option
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- ¼ tsp pumpkin spice optional, for garnish
- Dehydrated lemon wheel or fresh lemon slice for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add whiskey, lemon juice, pumpkin purée, simple syrup, maple syrup, egg white, and bitters to a cocktail shaker.
- Dry shake (without ice) for 15 seconds to build a good foam.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 30 seconds until chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled rocks or coupe glass.
- Garnish with pumpkin spice and a lemon slice or dehydrated wheel.
- Serve immediately while the foam is fresh.