Spiced Pumpkin Punch

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Cocktail History

The Spiced Pumpkin Punch is a batch cocktail that was created by Craft Gin Club and was first published in their book Gin O’ Clock: A Year of Ginspiration. It combines several seasonal ingredients, including gin, apple cider, pumpkin, honey, lemon, and baking spices, to make a tasty autumn drink great for family and friends at all of your fall gatherings.

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Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

London Dry Gin: This is a type of gin made with juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol that has been infused with flavor through redistillation without artificial ingredients or colors. I used Broker’s Premium London Dry Gin.

Apple Cider: This is a beverage made with freshly pressed apple juice and baking spices. I used The Glass Orchard Apple Cider.

Pumpkin Purée: This is cooked pumpkin that has been blended into a smooth pulp. I used Farmer’s Market Foods Organic Pumpkin Purée.

Honey Syrup: This is a sweetener made with honey and water. I made ours at home using Alex’s stovetop recipe.

Lemon Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lemon. I used freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Pumpkin Pie Spice: This is a spice blend made with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. I used Simply Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice.

Cinnamon Stick: This is a dried spice that has been rolled into a stick. I used Simply Organic Cinnamon Sticks.

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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.

Paring Knife: This is used to cut citrus into slices or wheels. 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.

Spoon: This is used to scoop the ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips Silicone Spoon.

Blender: This is used to blend up ingredients. I used the Cuisinart SPB-7CH SmartPowder Electronic Bar Blender.

Ladle: This is used to transfer the drink to cups. I used the OXO Good Grips Silicone Everyday Ladle.

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Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Bright orange color

• Aroma: Pumpkin and cinnamon

• Taste: Initial apple flavor that transitions into bright pumpkin, baking spices, and botanical gin

• Finish: Tangy lemon and juniper

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: "I'll be honest... I didn't end up getting to drink much of this cocktail the day of the tasting because I wasn't feeling well, but the few sips I had were absolutely delightful. The Spiced Pumpkin Punch is a surefire crowd-pleaser for fall parties because it's so well-balanced and hides the taste of gin so well that your guests won't even know that's the base. And it's really simple to make, too! Definitely worth adding to a menu sometime."

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Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Gin O'Clock: A Year of Ginspiration by Craft Cocktail Club.