Nothing says autumn/winter better than pumpkin and spice; throw in some apple cider, and you have a trifecta of flavors. This cozy cocktail brings all three together with a bit of bourbon. Give this Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Cocktail a try!

Raise a glass to cooler weather with this delicious cocktail. Hints of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg combine perfectly with real pumpkin and apple cider to form the perfect holiday drink. Served on Halloween, Thanksgiving, or even Christmas, it delights your tastebuds.

What You Need For This Maple Pumpkin Bourbon Cocktail Recipe

The key ingredients in this fall cocktail include pure maple syrup, apple cider, bourbon, and a dash of bitters. But the real star is the combo of the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices.

Step-By-Step How To

Step 1: Combine two tablespoons of sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and place in a shallow bowl or plate. Rub a light coating of maple syrup around the rim of the cocktail glass and dip the rim into the sugar mixture to coat the rim. Set aside and make your cocktail.
Step 2: Mix the pumpkin puree, apple cider, and pumpkin pie spice in a cocktail shaker with a spoon.
Step 3: Add the maple syrup, bourbon, and bitters. Fill the shaker halfway with ice. Shake vigorously until the cocktail is chilled and mixed.
Step 4: Place ice (or one large cube) into the prepared cocktail glass. Pour the cocktail through a drink strainer over the ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy.

Tips For Success

Tip 1 — Make sure you use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. They are not the same thing.

Tip 2 — This can easily be made as a batch cocktail. Combine the pumpkin, cider, and spice in a large pitcher and whisk. Add the syrup, bourbon, and bitters, and omit the ice for now. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Stir and pour over ice.

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