Pumpkin Spice and Apple Cocktail
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- 1 cup (200 g) Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- ½ cup (125 ml) pumpkin puree
- 2 pcs whole star anise
- 1 6” cinnamon stick
- 1 inch (12 g) fresh ginger, sliced into coins
- ½ tsp (2 g) ground allspice
- ¼ tsp (1 g) ground cloves
- ¼ tsp (1 g) ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp (1 g) ground mace
- ⅛ tsp (1 g) ground black pepper, preferably freshly ground
- ¾ cup (188 ml) gold or dark rum
- ½ cup (125 ml) apple cider
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp (90 ml) pumpkin spice syrup
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice, preferably freshly squeezed
- ⅔ cup (167 ml) club soda
Equipment
Scale OR dry measuring cups
Liquid measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Medium, heavy-bottomed pot
Heatproof spatula OR wooden spoon
Fine-mesh sieve
Cheesecloth OR coffee filters
Cocktail shaker OR large pitcher
Glasses (goblets, tumblers) x 4 to 6
Instructions
For the pumpkin spice syrup:
Step 1
In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar, water, pumpkin puree, star anise, cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, mace, and black pepper.
Step 2
Place over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved and puree is mixed through. When syrup begins to simmer, simmer for about 5 minutes; do not boil. Remove from heat and cool; 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Strain the warm mixture through a cheesecloth-lined mesh sieve into a clean jar or bowl. Place the pumpkin spice syrup into the fridge to chill completely; at least 15 minutes.
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Step 4
Discard star anise, cinnamon stick, and sliced ginger. Leftover puree can be saved and used as a spread or stirred into yogurt or oatmeal.
For serving individual cocktails:
Step 1
In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add 1½ oz (45 ml) of rum, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider, pumpkin spice syrup (1 tablespoon + 1½ teaspoons / 22 ml), and lemon juice (1 tablespoon / 15 ml).
Step 2
Shake vigorously.
Step 3
Strain into glasses filled with ice.
Step 4
Top with club soda.
For serving a group:
Step 1
In a large pitcher filled halfway with ice, pour in the rum, apple cider, pumpkin spice syrup, and lemon juice. Stir vigorously to thoroughly combine.
Step 2
Add in the club soda and gently stir.
Step 3
Serve in four to six goblets or tumblers and decorate with desired garnishes.
Step 4
Alternatively, omit club soda from the pitcher, and top each glass with desired amount of club soda.
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