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Cocktail History
The Smashed Pumpkin is an autumn cocktail that was created by Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. It’s essentially a pumpkin-flavored variation of the classic Whiskey Sour that is made with bourbon, lemon, a homemade pumpkin spice syrup, citrus, and egg.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Bourbon: This is a type of whiskey made in the United States with at least 51% corn, grains, malted barley, and water. I used Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
Lemon Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lemon. I used freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup: This is a sweetener made with pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, white sugar, and water. I made mine using this sous vide recipe.
Orange Bitters: This is a food product made with oranges, botanicals, herbs, and alcohol. I used Angostura Orange Bitters.
Egg White: This is the clear liquid in an egg. I used fresh egg whites.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Orange-brown color with a frothy top
• Aroma: Pumpkin and citrus
• Taste: Frothy citrus and tingly bourbon flavor with baking spice notes
• Finish: More tangy citrus
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “I’m not big on using egg white in cocktails, but given it’s the main differentiator in the Whiskey Sour template, ya kind of can’t omit it, at least the first time you try one. This version is a delight even with the egg. Thanks to the addition of pumpkin and more autumn-inspired baking spices, the Smashed Pumpkin is a great recipe for more serious imbibers who want something seasonal.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter by Jassy Davis.
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Smashed Pumpkin
The Smashed Pumpkin is an autumn cocktail that was created by Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. It's essentially a pumpkin-flavored variation of the classic Whiskey Sour that is made with bourbon, lemon, a homemade pumpkin spice syrup, citrus, and egg.
Ingredients
Method
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Add bourbon, lemon juice, pumpkin spice syrup, two dashes orange bitters, egg white, and cubed ice to a shaker.
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Shake for 10-20 seconds.
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Remove ice from shaker.
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Dry shake for 5-10 more seconds to emulsify egg.
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Strain into a cocktail glass.
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Garnish with three dashes orange bitters.
