"this gourd is on fire" pumpkin smash
Fall intensifies.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 2-3 tbsp cider pumpkin spice syrup (recipe below)
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1-2 dashes orange bitters
- 151 proof rum and cinnamon, for flames and sparks (optional)
cider pumpkin spice syrup
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp allspice
Instructions
- To make the syrup: in a small saucepot, combine the cider, maple syrup, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice. Bring to a boil and cook for 8-10 minutes until thickened and the spices and maple syrup dissolve. Let cool. This recipe makes enough syrup for about 6-8 drinks.
- In a jar or cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, syrup, orange juice, and bitters. Shake or stir to combine and pour into a cocktail glass. You can stop here and add ice, a cinnamon stick, and a star anise, or...
- If you'd like flames, pour 1/2 oz 151 proof rum into the drink. Place the glass on a heatproof surface. Carefully use a kitchen torch or long-stem lighter to ignite the drink. If desired, sprinkle a touch of cinnamon powder to create sparks. Blow the flame out, add ice to chill, and drink!