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Two glasses of amber-colored drinks with large square ice cubes sit on a marble surface, surrounded by vibrant red and purple flowers.

Pumpkin Old Fashioned

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This Pumpkin Old Fashioned packs a flavorful punch with bourbon, bitters, and just a splash of pumpkin spice syrup.
Course cocktails
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • rocks glass
  • bar spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey see notes
  • 1/4 ounce pumpkin spice syrup
  • 1-2 dashes angostura or orange bitters
  • Ice as needed

Instructions

  • In a rocks glass add the bourbon or rye whiskey, pumpkin spice syrup, and bitters. Using a bar spoon, gently stir to combine.
  • Add 1 large ice cube or several smaller ice cubes. Use the bar spoon to gently stir until the mixture is chilled. If necessary, add additional ice cubes before serving.

Notes

  • A classic old fashioned traditionally features a sugar cube or granulated sugar. Because the pumpkin spice syrup uses a 1:1 sugar-to-water ratio, the ΒΌ ounce of pumpkin spice syrup in this recipe is equivalent to the 1 sugar cube or 1 teaspoon of sugar that an old fashioned usually calls for. If you prefer sweeter cocktails, you can add additional pumpkin spice syrup up to 1 ounce.
  • While bourbon is a common choice for making an old fashioned, rye is a great option if you prefer a drink with a drier, spicier kick.
  • Feel free to substitute the bourbon and bitters with zero-proof options for a non-alcoholic version of this drink.