Pumpkin Pie Spice-and-Brandy Cocktail

Name: Pumpkin Pie Spice-and-Brandy Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. packed light brown sugar; 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 c. Fresh Roasted Pumpkin puree (recipe here) or canned pumpkin puree; 1/8 tsp. kosher salt; 1 lemon wedge, plus 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp. sugar; 1/8 pumpkin pie spice; 1 1/2 oz. brandy; 3/4 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau); 3/4 oz. Pumpkin Syrup

The homemade pumpkin syrup is so good you could put it on pancakes!

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Sep 28, 2024

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Yields:

1 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

If you love a good PSL (even if it tastes a little different now) but are looking for something a little more evening-oriented, then this is the drink for you.

The secret? Homemade pumpkin syrup, which is made with actual pumpkin puree. You make a bunch in bulk, and then can keep it in the fridge until it's cocktail hour, then simply shake it up with the other ingredients.

The result? An elegant, delicious, spicy-sweet sipper that'll help everyone relax at a fall dinner party—or help you unwind after a long week. You deserve it!

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Ingredients

For Pumpkin Syrup

1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup Fresh Roasted Pumpkin puree (recipe here) or canned pumpkin puree
1/8 tsp. kosher salt

For Cocktail:

1 lemon wedge, plus 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/8 pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 oz. brandy
3/4 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
3/4 oz. Pumpkin Syrup

Directions

1. Step 1Make Pumpkin Syrup: Combine sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium- high heat just until sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to boil, 4 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in pumpkin puree and salt until smooth. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
2. Step 2Make cocktail: Rub edge of a coupe glass with lemon wedge. Combine sugar and pumpkin pie spice on a small plate. Dip rim of glass in sugar mixture.
3. Step 3Combine brandy, orange liqueur, lemon juice, Pumpkin Syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled, 15 to 20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Serve immediately.