As the chill autumn air settles in and the leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold, there's no better way to embrace the supernatural spirits than by savoring a cozy, spiced drink. Doesn't it sound sweeter and a little spooky to fall into fall with the warm and comforting flavors of pumpkin spice?
Let me tell you...there's the pumpkin spice you know, and then there's my spooky spice simple, which you'll love!
So, let's raise a glass in honor of the ominous descent into darkness and journey through autumnally fall cocktails, where I show you how this homemade elixir can transform your mixology game.
Ingredients
2 Cinnamon Sticks
1 Clove
Whole Nutmeg
Half Can of Organic Pumpkin Puree
Water ~ 1.5 cups
Sugar ~ 1.5 cups
Tools
Large Pot
Strainer
Large Bowl
Measuring cup
Microplaner
Funnel
Syrup storage container
This recipe makes 3 cups of simple syrup, which, if properly stored, can last in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.
How to Make Spooky Pumpkin Simple Syrup
Begin by placing 1.5 cups of water in a pot on the stove over low heat.
Add 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 Clove, and grate the Nutmeg 8 times using the micro planer into the water.
Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer for half an hour.
After simmering, strain the liquid into a measuring cup. Some of the liquid may have been absorbed by the cinnamon sticks, so add additional water as needed to reach the original 1.5-cup volume.
Return the strained liquid back into the pot, keeping the heat on low.
Slowly introduce 1.5 cups of sugar into the pot while stirring continuously.
Incorporate half a can of pumpkin into the pot, stirring until the pumpkin fully dissolves.
Strain the mixture into the large bowl.
Finally, transfer the strained liquid from the bowl into your chosen storage container.
Now, you have a spicy and spooky simple syrup for cocktails, mocktails, iced tea, breakfast, desserts, and more.
Keep reading to discover my 5 favorite ways to haunt your cocktails.
SPOOKY SPICED COCKTAIL RECIPES
Chai Hot Toddy
1.5 oz Spiced Rum
1.5 oz Spooky Simple Syrup
Bengal Spice Tea bag
.5 cup Water (boiling)
3/4 oz Cream
- Begin by boiling water and pouring it into your preferred mug.
- Drop in a tea bag and steep for 5-7 minutes.
- After steeping, take out the tea bag.
- Add spooky simple, rum, and cream.
You can garnish it with your favorite flower a cinnamon stick, or simply savor the drink as is and enjoy!
Pumpkin Poloma
1.5 oz Blanco Tequila
.5 oz Cointreau
1 oz Grapefruit Juice OR Juice of half a grapefruit
.5 oz Orange Juice OR juice of half a cutie
1 oz Spooky Simple
Ice
Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, including ice, shake it well, and then strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
Eerie Old Fashioned
2 oz Bourbon
3/4 oz Spooky Simple
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Ice
In a rocks glass, blend bourbon, spooky syrup, and bitters. Gently stir the mixture, add ice, garnish, and savor the delightful flavors.
Mystery Martini
1.5 oz Vodka
3/4 oz Domain de Canton
1 oz Spooky Simple
Ice
Mix all the ingredients in a shaker, including ice, shake it well, and then strain the mixture into a martini glass.
Samhain Sangria
1 bottle of Riesling
1/2 cup Brandy
1 cup Spooky Simple
1/4 cup Orange Juice
Instructions:
In a large serving pitcher with a lid, combine all the liquid ingredients.
Add the following ingredients to the mixture:
2 sliced apples
2 sliced blood oranges
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
3 Cinnamon sticks
2 stars of Anise
Allow the fruit and herbs to infuse in the mixture for 6 hours. And just before serving, add 1 cup of Ginger Beer (Goslings or Reed's).
Serve to your guests and enjoy!
Comments