Description
Wouldn’t it be nice to end the day with a boozy version of everyone’s favorite fall beverage? Try our pumpkin spice latte cocktail, with homemade flavored simple syrup!
Ingredients
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For the Flavored Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- One 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
For the Cocktail:
- 1/2 cup cold coffee
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup silver tequila
- 2 oz pumpkin spice syrup
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
For the Garnish:
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 2–3 Tbsp whipped cream
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
To Make the Flavored Simple Syrup:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cover. Let steep for 25 minutes.
- Remove whole spices from the syrup, transfer to a jar or squirt bottle, and let cool completely. Syrup may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
To Make the Cocktail:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients for the cocktail to the shaker, and shake well.
To Garnish:
- Combine the pumpkin pie spice and sugar in a shallow saucer, wet the rim of a frosty glass, and swirl to coat the rim.
- Strain the prepared drink into the glass, and garnish with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Nutrition facts below are for 1 serving of this beverage, and do not include the total calorie count or nutritional information for an entire batch of flavored simple syrup.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fall
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte, cocktail, pumpkin spice, fall