Butternut Bliss

The Butternut Bliss is the perfect holiday cocktail that captures the essence of pumpkin pie in a glass. This delightful concoction features a harmonious blend of dark rum, orange liqueur, and a luscious butternut squash base, creating a rich and comforting sip reminiscent of festive flavors.

Butternut Bliss

The Butternut Bliss is a festive cocktail that embodies the flavors of pumpkin pie, featuring dark rum, orange liqueur, and a luscious butternut squash base for a rich and comforting sip.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ounces dark rum, divided
  • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
  • 1/4 cup butternut squash puree
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 lemon wedges, freshly squeezed
  • 5 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Cinnamon and sugar for rim garnish

Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar. In a separate shallow bowl, add 1/2 ounce of rum.
  2. Dip the rim of a double-rocks glass into the rum, then into the cinnamon-sugar to coat, and set aside.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the butternut squash puree, remaining 1 1/2 ounces rum, orange liqueur, simple syrup, bitters, and juice from 2 lemon wedges. Quickly stir to combine.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice, then shake until well-chilled.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.