Bewitched

Bewitched
  • Author: Wayne Collins

Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful pumpkin cocktail. A blend of fresh pumpkin purée, warm allspice, and sweet honey come together with a touch of bourbon and cherry liqueur to create a cozy and inviting drink. Finished with a sprinkle of nutmeg and toasted pumpkin seeds, this cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate the season.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-sized pumpkin
  • 1 litre/1¾ pints freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tsp ground allspice
  • 2 tbsp clear honey
  • 35ml/1¼fl oz bourbon whiskey
  • 1 tbsp sour cherry liqueur
  • 2 tsp herb liqueur
  • 3 tbsp spiced pumpkin
  • ice
  • , toasted pumpkin seeds
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  • For the spiced pumpkin purée, bring a small amount of water to a simmer in a pan. Suspend a steaming basket above the water (do not allow the base of the basket to touch the water). Add the chopped pumpkin and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the steaming basket and set aside to cool.
  • When the pumpkin has cooled, transfer it to the bowl of a food processor. Add the orange juice, allspice and honey and blend until smooth and well combined.
  • For the cocktail, pour the bourbon, sour cherry liqueur, herb liqueur and pumpkin purée into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well.
  • To serve, strain the mixture into a flute glass. Garnish the surface of the cocktail with a few toasted pumpkin seeds. Dust with a little freshly grated nutmeg.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Makes 1 plus extra purée