Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • ½ ounce pumpkin syrup
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange twist for garnish
  • Cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Pumpkin Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain the syrup into a glass container and let it cool.
  2. Assemble the Cocktail: In a rocks glass, add the bourbon and pumpkin syrup. Add bitters and stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  3. Serve: Fill the glass with ice cubes. Garnish with an orange twist and cinnamon stick, if desired.