Classic Pumpkin Old Fashioned Cocktail

Classic Pumpkin Old Fashioned Cocktail

A warm and cozy cocktail with a fall twist, featuring pumpkin spice syrup and bourbon whiskey.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 cocktails

Course: Beverage, Cocktail

Cuisine: American, Fall

Calories: 195

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Spice Syrup

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp canned pumpkin puree Use plain canned pumpkin for best flavor.
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 stick cinnamon

For the Cocktail

4 oz bourbon whiskey About 1/2 cup.
2 dashes Angostura bitters
ice cubes For serving.
2 orange peel twists For garnish.
2 cinnamon sticks For garnish.

Method

Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Combine the water, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the syrup thickens slightly.

Steep and Strain the Syrup

Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 10 minutes. Strain it through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and let the syrup cool to room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Chill the Mixing Glass

Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice to chill the drink quickly.

Mix the Cocktail

Add the bourbon, the cooled pumpkin spice syrup, and the bitters to the ice. Stir well with a bar spoon for about 20 to 30 seconds, until the mixture is cold.

Serve and Garnish

Place one large ice cube in each of two rocks glasses. Strain the cocktail evenly over the ice. Finish each glass with an orange peel twist and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, do not boil the pumpkin spice syrup too hard. Allow it to cool before mixing with ice. Use only 1 tablespoon of syrup per drink to maintain balance. Stir, do not shake, to keep the cocktail clear and smooth.