Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned

The Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned is a brutally polemical nonetheless yummy twist on the traditional old fashioned, which is skillfully concocted with pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. In Los Angeles’ Copper Lounge, Scott Allen, the accomplished bar manager creates his distinctive version of this cocktail with Breckenridge Bourbon, an excellent whiskey made in Colorado.

The homemade syrup contains a dash of vanilla extract and butterscotch that complements nicely the citrusy tang of orange bitters and muddled orange slices. The blend incorporates spicy white pepper and candied orange for added dimension as well as the taste of an orange pumpkin. This combination of scents, chocolate, and liquid apple pie melds together smoothly to create something very tasty that will catch any diner’s eye on a coffee shop menu board or evoke autumn in one sip. Consequently, it becomes an elegant drink that transcends over doctored formula seen in pumpkin spice lattes today.

Ingredients

• 1 Breckenridge bourbon ounce (2 fl)

• 1/2 pumpkin syrup ounce

• 2 orange bitter dashes

• 1 club soda splash (optional)

• Cinnamon stick for garnish

• 1 orange wedge

Steps

1. Combine 1 cup water with 3/4 cup light brown sugar in a saucepan.

2. Heat on low and whisk until the sugar dissolves.

3. Incorporate three teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and 1/3 cup pumpkin puree, then simmer on low for eight minutes.

4. Remove from the heat and let it cool down.

5. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

6. Put in one teaspoon of vanilla extract.

7. Move it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for one month.

For the drink:

• Crush an orange slice in an Old Fashioned glass with some club soda.
• Add bourbon and your pumpkin syrup to it as well as an ice cube and cinnamon stick inside it, mix them thoroughly or stir well until uniformly mixed
• Finally, sprinkle a few dashes of orange bitters over it.

Variation with the seasons

When it comes to classic cocktails, the Old Fashioned will never go out of style. However, as the seasons change our taste for this spirit-forward concoction changes too. One type of such edition is the Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned recipe a seasonal twist on an ageless recipe. In this version, a dollop of spiced syrup can be added which permeates the whiskey with complimentary spices seasoning it with a hint of autumnal appeal.

The basic ingredients are sweeteners and some spices whether you choose bourbon or rye whisky or even something else like tequila or rum. As such, it is not only a drink that celebrates the season but also keeps up the subtle taste and strong flavor profile loved by fans of your traditional Old-Fashioned. This variation takes a step further from its precedents by introducing interesting flavors to make each sip an exciting journey through familiar yet thrilling deviations from the usual formula.

Tips on serving

1. Put ice into your glass to chill before serving (either a large cube or lots of smaller pieces).
2. Use a mixing glass to combine all ingredients ensuring that bourbon or rye remains the dominant ingredients.
3. Ensure there is no excessive stirring to avoid diluting your drink.
4. The taste should be kept intact by adding extra ice if necessary.
5. A cinnamon stick and cloves are examples of additional items used to enhance the spice theme.
6. Squeeze oils from a fresh orange peel into the drink.
7. Serve with a final stir to ensure proper mixing
8. In this way, the large ice cube will help maintain the drink’s coldness without diluting it too much.
9. Think of subtle garnish that might serve as a finishing touch and create a welcoming environment.

Here are some other drinks for autumn

You should also try more cocktail recipes for fall if you like Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned. Start with Calvados Sour, an amazing variation of traditional sour mixed with apple and cider, which gives an unexpectedly applied flavor.

For another fruity variation, have a look at blackberry bourbon smash this is a splendid blend of dark berries with bourbon resulting in an enjoyable drink. On the other hand, if you would prefer something unique and beautiful, but light and bubbly you can go for a persimmon cocktail or mimosa respectively. All these are perfect ways of expanding on your fall-flavored beverages archive.

Conclusion

It is a seasonal drink that gives a new meaning to the good old favorite cocktail. At Copper Lounge, Scott Allen transforms this drink by mixing the best quality whiskey made in Breckenridge and pumpkin syrup flavored with vanilla and butterscotch. The flavors which range from the spicy warmth of pumpkin pie spice to the smell of orange bitters and candied orange make it so rich. For this drink not to be just like any other pumpkin spice latte but still retain the spirit-forward profile of an Old Fashioned, mixologists should embrace this unique twist.

Indulge yourself in this distinctive variation that accommodates your tastes; while it also gives opportunities for further fall taste experiences such as Calvados sour, blackberry bourbon smash, or persimmon cocktails each with their spin on autumn.

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