Autumn Spice Delight

Looking for a Fall and Winter dessert cocktail? This recipe for Pumpkin Pie on the Rocks delivers! Not too sweet, creamy, spiced, and a bit warming, even over ice. It's the perfect combination of pumpkin, spices, and a touch of sweetness, creating a delightful drink for the festive season.

Autumn Spice Delight

A delightful Fall and Winter dessert cocktail with a creamy, spiced, and warming blend of pumpkin, rum, and vanilla vodka served over ice.

4.89 from 58 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1 oz dark spiced rum
  • 1 oz vanilla vodka
  • Ice
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine pumpkin, water, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt. Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until it reduces to about 1/2 cup.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl and chill in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes until significantly cooler.
  3. Once chilled, add the pumpkin mixture to a cocktail shaker along with non-dairy milk, rum, vodka, and 3 ice cubes. Shake for 15 seconds.
  4. Wet the rim of a rocks glass or stemless wine glass with agave, then coat the edges with graham cracker crumbs.
  5. Add ice cubes to the glass and pour in the drink mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!