Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bourbon
- 4 ounces maple syrup
- 4 ounces orange juice
- 2.5 ounces water
- 2.5 ounces pumpkin puree
- 7 dashes orange bitters
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
- ginger beer for topping, optional
- cinnamon sticks for garnish
- star anise
Instructions
- In a punch bowl, combine the spiced pumpkin syrup by mixing together the maple syrup, water, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Stir in the bourbon, orange juice, and orange bitters until everything is well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, add ice to the punch bowl.
- Top with ginger beer for a refreshing, bubbly finish, if desired.
- Serve in glasses and enjoy the spicy, warming flavors of this festive punch.
Notes
Pro Tips
Minor adjustments can help your Spicy Bourbon Pumpkin Smash taste even better. These tips help with texture, flavor, and presentation.
Try these ideas
- Chill your punch bowl before adding the mixture
- Use real pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
- Add the ginger beer only at the last moment
- Taste the syrup before adding bourbon to adjust the sweetness
- Balance the spice by adding more pumpkin pie spice if needed
- Use fresh orange juice for the cleanest flavor
- Keep extra ice on the side so the bowl does not water down
- Garnish right before serving to keep the aroma bright
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