Pumpkin Old Fashioned
Probably the last thing you think of in a cocktail is pumpkin; but done right, pumpkin makes a tasty change-up to a traditional Old Fashioned. I love using a nice smokey bourbon, like Knob Creek, to make it an even more rich and interesting drink.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp organic pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp organic maple syrup
- 3 oz bourbon whiskey or mezcal tequila
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- Orange twist or slice charred orange
- Bourbon marinated cherry optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
- Garnish with a charred orange twist or caramelized orange slice and a marinated cherry