PUMPKIN SPICE OLD FASHIONED

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May we tempt you with a Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned? Whether you've been waiting for pumpkin spice season all year or you're just ready to cozy up to some cooler temperatures, this pumpkin spice cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate fall. It's absolutely as good as it sounds and gives you the chance to play bartender for an evening; make sure your "patrons" tip! This fall-themed showstopper combines pumpkin spice sugar and caramelized simple syrup to create a bourbon cocktail that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. So, call up your besties, toss on your favorite fall album or movie and whip up a batch (or two) of these pumpkin spice bourbon cocktails!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Ice
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1 tablespoon (1/2 oz) Caramelized Simple Syrup (see above)
3 to 4 drops Angostura™ aromatic bitters
1 orange twist

Steps:

To make Caramelized Simple Syrup, in 1-quart saucepan, place 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the water over medium heat. Cook, without stirring, 1 to 3 minutes or until sugar caramelizes. Carefully add remaining water; heat to boiling over high heat. Cook 30 to 60 seconds or until sugar dissolves. Transfer to heatproof storage container; cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
To make Pumpkin Spice Sugar, in small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons brown sugar and the pumpkin pie spice.
To make Old Fashioned, place the pumpkin spice sugar on a small plate. Wet the rim of a 10-oz old-fashioned glass. Dip the rim of the glass into the spice mixture. Fill glass with ice. Add bourbon, caramelized simple syrup and bitters; stir. Garnish with orange twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g