Apple Pumpkin Spice Cocktail

If Autumn could be sipped from a glass, it would take the form of this cocktail.  It's a simple yet very flavorful libation that you should definitely find time to enjoy this Fall.  

It's hard to describe what makes this cocktail work so well.  The combination of the apple cider and pumpkin just works and makes a sort of Fall punch.  Then the ginger beer cuts through the sweetness, and you're left with a perfectly balanced glass of pumpkin-y apple-y wonderfulness.  

I really hope you guys enjoy this drink as much as I did!!  I'd love to hear what you think in my Comments section below!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and if you're in an area that is being impacted by Hurricane Matthew, please stay safe!

Apple Pumpkin Spice Cocktail  (recipe makes 2 cocktails)

Ingredients

Pumpkin Simple Syrup:

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

8 oz canned pumpkin purèe

Cocktail:

2 oz Pumpkin Simple Syrup

3 oz Gin (our current favorite)

4 oz Spiced apple cider

Spicy ginger beer (Q is amazing)

Sage leaves and candied ginger for garnish

Instructions

Pumpkin Simple Syrup:

Combine water, sugar and canned pumpkin purée in pot on medium heat stirring consistently.  Bring to low boil then reduce hit to simmer and allow to reduce by half, stirring occasionally.  Once mixture reaches thick consistency, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.  Strain through cheesecloth (or something extremely fine mesh).  Syrup can be stored in airtight container in refrigerator up to one month.

Cocktail:

Fill cocktail shaker with ice.  Add pumpkin simple syrup, gin and spiced apple cider and shake for 15-20 seconds.  Pour into glasses then top with ginger beer.  Garnish with sage leaves and candied ginger.  It's that simple!

Cheers and Enjoy!!

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