The Great Pumpkin Sour: A Fall Delight

As the leaves turn and the air crisps, it's time to embrace the flavors of fall with a cocktail that combines nostalgia and warmth. Inspired by the beloved Charlie Brown special, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," the Great Pumpkin Sour brings those warm, fuzzy feelings right to your glass.

The Great Pumpkin Sour

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Bourbon

• 1 oz Lemon Juice

• 3/4 oz Pumpkin Simple Syrup (recipe below)

• 1 Egg White (or 1 oz liquid egg whites)

• Nutmeg, for garnish

• Sage Leaf, for garnish

Directions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, lemon juice, pumpkin simple syrup, and egg white. Shake vigorously without ice (dry shake).

2. Add ice to the shaker and shake again (wet shake) to chill the drink.

3. Strain the mixture into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.

4. Dust a touch of nutmeg on the side of the cocktail and garnish with a sage leaf.

Pumpkin Spiced Simple Syrup

• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup water

• 4-5 cinnamon sticks

• 1 star anise

• 1 clove

• pinch nutmeg

Add the brown sugar, pumpkin puree and water to a pot and bring to a simmer. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and then remove from heat. Add in your cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg and clove. Let set for 20 mins to take on the flavor. Strain before serving. Store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

Glasses:

Vintage Crystal Nick & Nora/Wine Coupe Glasses - Set of 2 - Clear Radiance - Cocktails, Wine, Whiskey, Gin, Cocktail Glass - Hand Blown Classy Glass - Timeless Art Deco Design - Long Stemmed (5 OZ)

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This cocktail is perfect for any fall gathering or a quiet evening at home, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Great Pumpkin. Cheers to the season!