Autumn Harvest Delight

Cosy up by the fire with a delightful pumpkin pie cocktail that will transport you to the ski slopes of Colorado. This warm and comforting cocktail is a perfect blend of roasted butternut pumpkin, maple syrup, and a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a cozy and indulgent experience for your taste buds.

Autumn Harvest Delight

A warm and comforting cocktail that transports you to Colorado with its blend of roasted butternut pumpkin, maple syrup, and warm spices.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz butternut pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 oz maple syrup
  • 1/2 oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 sage leaf, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 oz caster sugar
  • 3 oz vodka
  • Juice of 1/4 lemon
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the pumpkin, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sage in a small roasting pan lined with baking paper.
  3. Roast for 45 minutes until caramelized and tender. Remove and let it cool, then discard the sage leaf.
  4. Transfer the roasted pumpkin mixture to a food processor and blend into a smooth puree.
  5. In a small saucepan, heat the sugar and 1/2 cup of water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool completely.
  6. Combine the pumpkin puree and vodka, then chill for at least 2 hours to infuse. Strain the mixture through a sieve lined with muslin or cheesecloth, being careful not to push the puree through.
  7. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine half of the infused vodka mixture, half of the lemon juice, and the egg white. Shake well.
  8. Strain into a cocktail glass and repeat with the remaining vodka mixture, lemon juice, and egg white.
  9. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and garnish with sage leaves. Enjoy!