Pumpkin Old Fashioned

With its subtly spiced aroma this tasty pumpkin old fashioned will be your favourite way to enjoy a classic with an autumnal twist.

Fall is the perfect time to enjoy a cozy evening curled up in your favourite chair with a comforting drink in hand. Take advantage of this season’s delightful flavours and give the iconic old fashioned cocktail an autumnal twist!

Our pumpkin old fashioned combines the seductive notes of spice and bourbon to round out the mellow sweetness from pureed pumpkin.

It’s sure to become a go-to in your repertoire when you want something extra special for friends and family during gatherings both intimate and grand!

Tips for Making the BEST Cocktails

• Chill your glasses ahead of time to help ensure the cocktail remains cool to the very last sip.
• Choose premium liquors for the best results. You don’t need to reach for the top shelf but at least avoid scraping the bottom of the barrel. Avoid using anything you wouldn’t sip alone.
• To make sure your cocktail is properly chilled, consider using larger ice cubes. They melt slower and won’t water down your drink as quickly.
• Garnish your cocktail for that extra special touch with a cinnamon stick and orange slice or twist.
• Enjoy your cocktail and don’t forget to drink responsibly. Cheers!

How to Make an Pumpkin Mocktail

If you are serving someone who prefers an alcohol-free drink, this pumpkin mocktail is the perfect choice.

To make it a mocktail, simply replace the whisky with 2 oz ginger beer or ginger ale, and the aromatic bitters with a non-alcoholic bitters. You could also just omit the bitters entirely since pumpkin and the spices work similarly.

This is a great way to adjust the recipe for kids to enjoy a fun drink too!

Equipment Needed for This Cocktail

You don’t really need any special equipment to make this drink. Just make sure you have the basics handy:

• A cocktail shaker
• Cocktail strainer
• Low ball glasses for serving

Ingredients for a Pumpkin Old Fashioned

Bourbon – Use your favourite Bourbon whiskey. Rye whisky is also a good choice for an Old Fashioned.

Juice – Fresh squeezed orange juice is best, but you can definitely use whatever orange juice you have on hand. Do not substitute with any type of orange drink.

Maple syrup – You can also substitute with a sugar cube, or simple syrup. That said, the more complex sweetness of maple syrup works incredibly well with the pumpkin and spices.

Bitters – I used Angostura bitters, but you can use any aromatic bitters you have on hand.

Pumpkin – Use pure pumpkin puree. The cans with other squash puree mixed in is OK too, just avoid pumpkin pie filling.

Spice – You can substitute with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg if necessary.

More Ways to Use Up Pumpkin Puree

Have some pumpkin puree to use up? Check out these recipes!

Make this delicious Fall treat with our easy recipe! Lightly spiced and perfectly creamy, these pumpkin cheesecake bars are sure to be a hit.

Love pumpkin spice lattes but don’t love the price? This easy pumpkin spice creamer recipe is perfect for fall, and made with real pumpkin!

Discover the perfect recipe for pumpkin waffles that’s easy to make and tastes delicious. These tasty fall treats are ready in no time!

How to Make a Pumpkin Old Fashioned

Yields: 1 Serving | Prep time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 2oz bourbon whiskey
• ½ oz orange juice
• 1/2 oz maple syrup
• 1 dash aromatic bitters
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• Ice
• Cinnamon sticks, orange slices or orange twists, for garnish

Directions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the drink ingredients. Shake until well combined.

Strain the mixture into a serving glass.

Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange slice or twist. Enjoy!