Thanksgiving Harvest Punch

This delightful Thanksgiving Harvest Punch is a rum-based autumn concoction that perfectly captures the flavors of the season. Created by mixologist Nick Mautone, this recipe is an adaptation from his book The Artisanal Kitchen: Holiday Cocktails. The rich and creamy blend of dark rum, pumpkin, and warm spices makes it an ideal libation for festive gatherings and holiday celebrations.

Thanksgiving Harvest Punch

A rich and creamy rum-based cocktail infused with pumpkin and warm spices, perfect for autumn and Thanksgiving festivities.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Dark Rum
  • 1 1/3 oz Water
  • 1 1/3 oz Heavy Cream
  • 1/3 cup Pumpkin Purée
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Pinch of Ground Cinnamon
  • Whipped Cream
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, heavy cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice.
  2. Simmer the mixture over low heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the pumpkin purée and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dark rum.
  5. Ladle the cocktail into a mug.
  6. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, and a cinnamon stick.