Pumpkin spice season is here, and it’s more versatile than you might think.
If you’re imagining an overly sweet latte, think again. Monin’s line of pumpkin syrups and puree are warm, well balanced, and versatile to use in a wide range of cocktails. The Monin Pumpkin collection includes both traditional and zero calorie Pumpkin Spice Syrups, Pumpkin Pie Syrup and a Spiced Pumpkin vegetable puree.
Along with their use in coffee and culinary concoctions, Monin’s collection of pumpkin flavors are ideal for a wide range of cocktails. The syrups and puree work well with a variety of spirits including vodka, bourbon, whiskey, vermouth, and sweet spirits like Rumchata and Irish Cream. The depth of flavor makes it the perfect way to easily transition your cocktail menu for fall and winter. Swap your sugar cube for a touch of Pumpkin Pie Syrup for a seasonal old fashioned or take your espresso martini up a notch with the Pumpkin Spice Syrup. The potential is endless, and if you need further proof, try one of these seven cocktails!
Spiked Pumpkin Pineapple Tea
Spiked Pumpkin Pineapple Tea
Pineapple and pumpkin at first may seem a little out of the ordinary, however, they do compliment each other very well. Cut with a little unsweetened tea and spiked with a little bourbon, you have yourself the perfect sipper for those nice cool fall days.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. Bourbon
- 1 oz. Monin® Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
- 2 oz. Unsweetened Black Tea
Preparation: Fill serving glass full of ice. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed. Cap, shake and strain into serving glass with ice. Add garnish of cinnamon stick, lemon wheel, mint sprig and serve.
Irish Pumpkin Smash
Irish Pumpkin Smash
Smash up fall with this Spiced Pumpkin cocktail. The combination of real pumpkin particulate, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, shaken up well with fresh lemon juice and Irish whiskey will have you coming back for more!
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Irish Whiskey
- 1 oz. Monin® Spiced Pumpkin Purée
- 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
Preparation: Fill serving glass full of ice. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed. Cap, shake and strain into serving glass with ice. Add garnish of cinnamon stick, cinnamon sugar sprinkle, lemon wheel and serve.
Skinny Pumpkin De-Lite
Skinny Pumpkin De-Lite
This delicious pumpkin martini comes in at under 120 calories! Pumpkin and apple combine beautifully in this fall martini twist!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Monin® Zero Calorie Natural Pumpkin Spice
- 1 oz. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 oz. Fresh Pressed Apple Juice
Preparation: Chill serving glass. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed. Cap, shake and strain into chilled serving glass. Garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon sugar.
Spiced Pumpkin Toddy
Spiced Pumpkin Toddy
A hot toddy is the original cold cure. This tasty toddy will fight off the chill while welcoming the Autumn flavors of pumpkin spice. This warming treat will give you the added boost of Vitamin C, D, Zinc and Elderberry to fight off any fall bug.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. Bourbon
- 1 oz. Monin® Zero Calorie Natural Pumpkin Spice
- 1/2 oz. Monin® Total Immunity Boost
- 3 oz. Apple Cider
- 6 oz. Hot Water
Preparation: Fill serving glass full of hot water to warm glass. Discard hot water and pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed. Stir gently to mix. Garnish with a maple leaf and cinnamon stick.
Pumpkin Tonic
Pumpkin Tonic
This low abv combination of spiced and bitter flavors will leave a pleasant taste on your palate.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. White Vermouth
- 1 oz. Monin® Spiced Pumpkin Purée
- 1 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 4 oz. Tonic Water
Preparation: Combine ingredients in shaker in the order listed, except sparkling beverage. Cap and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled serving glass. Top with sparkling beverage. Garnish with fresh herbs and a wedge of grapefruit.
Horchata Dessert Cocktail
Horchata Dessert Cocktail
The flavor of Rice, Cinnamon and Vanilla that contains horchata will cease to be traditional with Pumpkin Pie, enjoy this Dessert Cocktail for this season.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. Rumchata® Liqueur
- 3/4 oz. Monin® Pumpkin Pie Syrup
- 2 oz. Oat Milk
Preparation: Chill serving glass. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed. Cap, shake and strain into chilled serving glass. Garnish with an orange peel and serve.
Drunk Pumpkin
Drunk Pumpkin
On autumn afternoons when the leaves fall from the trees, the colors of the landscape are sober and nostalgic you can enjoy a beer with spicy flavors and sweet notes, the soft flavor of the barley will let the Pumpkin Spice be the main flavor.
Ingredients:
- 14 oz. Lager beer
- 1 oz. Monin® Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Preparation: Pour ingredients into serving glass in order listed and stir gently to mix. Garnish with seasonal ornaments.
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Source: Mixology News
