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Thanksgiving cocktail recipes displayed on rustic wooden table with autumn decorations and seasonal garnishes
Sophy

Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned

A sophisticated autumn twist on the classic Old Fashioned featuring homemade pumpkin spice syrup and bourbon. Perfect for bourbon lovers at your Thanksgiving table.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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  • - 2 oz bourbon
  • - ΒΌ oz pumpkin spice syrup recipe below
  • - 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • - Orange peel
  • - Cinnamon stick for garnish
  • - Large ice cube
For Pumpkin Spice Syrup:
  • - 1 cup water
  • - 1 cup granulated sugar
  • - 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • - 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Method
 

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For the Pumpkin Spice Syrup:
  1. 1. Combine water, sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan.
  2. 2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  3. 3. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and let cool completely.
  5. 5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For the Cocktail:
  1. 1. Add bourbon, pumpkin spice syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. 2. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled.
  3. 3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4. Express orange peel oils over the drink by holding the peel over the glass and giving it a good twist.
  5. 5. Drop the orange peel into the glass.
  6. 6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve.

Notes

This sophisticated cocktail brings autumn flavors to the classic Old Fashioned without overwhelming the bourbon's character. The pumpkin adds subtle earthiness rather than sweetness. The syrup can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and stored in the refrigerator.