Bewitched
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.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 1 plus extra purée
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