Pumpkin Spice Rum Alexander

A silky, autumnal twist on the classic Alexander — this cocktail weaves together the warmth of spiced pumpkin, the nutty depth of roasted almonds, and the gentle hum of dark rum. Perfect for firelight evenings and golden-leaf days.

A gentle nod to the comfort of fall

for those days where we actually long fo the rain to stream down the window panes so we can hunker up and relax with a cozy sip

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Author: Suze Morrison

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Pumpkin Spice Rum Alexander

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

A silky, autumnal twist on the classic Alexander — this cocktail weaves together the warmth of spiced pumpkin, the nutty depth of roasted almonds, and the gentle hum of dark rum. Perfect for firelight evenings and golden-leaf days.

Ingredients

• 45ml dark rum (a rich, aged one works beautifully)
• 25ml crème de cacao blanc
• 25ml double cream (or oat cream for a dairy-free version)
• 20ml pumpkin purée (smooth and lightly sweetened)
• 10ml maple syrup
• 2 dashes roasted almond bitters
• 1 pinch pumpkin spice
• 1 Star Anise for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

1. Chill your glass — place a coupe or small martini glass in the freezer.
2. Shake the base — in a cocktail shaker, combine rum, crème de cacao, cream, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, roasted almond bitters, and pumpkin spice.
3. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds until frothy and cold.
4. Strain into the chilled glass through a fine mesh sieve for perfect smoothness.
5. Finish with grace — pour over a single ice cube and garnish with a star anise

https://gourmetglow.co.uk/recipes/pumpkin-spice-rum-alexander

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