Butternut Bliss Delight

The Butternut Bliss Delight is a delectable holiday cocktail that captures the essence of a pumpkin pie in a glass. This rich and flavorful drink combines the warmth of dark rum with the sweetness of butternut squash and a hint of orange liqueur, creating a truly indulgent experience. It's the perfect festive libation for celebrating the season with friends and family.

Butternut Bliss Delight

A holiday-inspired cocktail that beautifully blends dark rum, butternut squash, and a touch of orange liqueur for a delightful flavor experience.

4.98 from 84 votes
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 rimming the glass

Instructions

  1. Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, pour 1/2 ounce of rum.
  2. Dip the rim of a double-rocks glass into the rum and then into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Set the glass aside.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the butternut squash puree, remaining 1 1/2 ounces of rum, orange liqueur, simple syrup, bitters, and the juice of 2 lemon wedges. Stir the ingredients quickly to combine, then fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.