Description
This Cloudy Pumpkin Patch Cocktail is a delightful autumn-inspired drink featuring creamy pumpkin puree, warm horchata liqueur, crisp honeycrisp apple slices, and fresh apple cider. Topped with cinnamon and cinnamon sticks, this cocktail perfectly melds seasonal flavors into a refreshing, cozy beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 1 oz horchata liqueur
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider (adjust depending on glass size)
- Ice
For Garnish
- 5 slices honeycrisp apple
- Cinnamon for topping
- Cinnamon sticks for topping
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a shaker, add 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree, 1 oz of horchata liqueur, and 1 1/2 cups of apple cider along with ice to chill the mixture.
- Shake the Mixture: Shake well to thoroughly mix the pumpkin puree and horchata liqueur with the apple cider, creating a smooth and cloudy cocktail.
- Pour into Glass: Strain or pour the shaken cocktail into a serving glass filled with ice to keep it cold.
- Add Garnishes: Add 5 slices of honeycrisp apple into the glass for an extra burst of fresh flavor.
- Finish with Cinnamon: Sprinkle cinnamon over the top of the drink and add cinnamon sticks as a stirrer and aromatic garnish, enhancing the seasonal spice profile.
Notes
- The amount of apple cider can be adjusted for stronger or lighter flavor and depending on glass size.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for best taste; canned puree works as well if fresh is not available.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand for a refreshing cocktail experience.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute horchata liqueur with regular horchata beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin cocktail, autumn drink, horchata liqueur cocktail, apple cider cocktail, fall cocktail, seasonal cocktail
