Pumpkin Bourbon Old-Fashioned

Bourbon and maple syrup pair well in many cocktail recipes. So it’s not a far stretch to create a seasonable bourbon and pumpkin-flavored cocktail. This one is simply called a PUMPKIN BOURBON OLD-FASHIONED (or Pumpkin Old-Fashioned). It’s bourbon based with the sweetness of pumpkin puree, maple syrup and Grand Marnier. Many recipes are overly sweet and filling. I prefer this recipe with a lighter taste of pumpkin, not excessively sweet, and bourbon that is easily identified in the drink. But still it’s seasonable, delicious and fun.

Requirements: Bourbon, Grand Marnier, bitters, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, orange peel

• 1.5 oz. (1 jigger) bourbon
• 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
• 1 dash bitters (either orange or Angostura bitters)
• 1 level tablespoon pumpkin puree
• 1/2 oz. maple syrup
• orange peel (or cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs) for garnish

Combine ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously to evenly distribute the puree and strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel (a rosemary sprig or cinnamon stick may be added).

Comment: I max out the pumpkin puree at 1 level tablespoon; but you can gauge for yourself whether you prefer more or less. Also, if Grand Marnier isn’t handy, you can try improvising with orange curacao or 1/4 oz.Cointreau with 1/4 oz. brandy. It’s great for Thanksgiving or Halloween, though probably not before a big dinner.

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Pumpkin Pie Old-Fashioned – https://keetscocktails.com/pumpkin-pie-old-fashioned/

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