Description
The Vamos Calabaza Cocktail is a delightful fall-inspired drink that highlights the rich flavors of pumpkin purée, warm spices, and tequila. This cocktail combines smooth reposado tequila with pumpkin spice syrup and a hint of citrus, making it perfect for cozy gatherings or a festive Halloween night. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sugar-rimmed glass to elevate the experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Reposado tequila
- 1 oz Pumpkin spice syrup (or homemade with pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1 oz Orange juice
- ½ oz Triple sec
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- Pumpkin pie spice (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, pumpkin spice syrup, lime juice, orange juice, triple sec, and Angostura bitters.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for a festive touch.
- Optionally, rim the glass with sugar or cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness.
Notes
- You can make your own pumpkin spice syrup by combining pumpkin purée, sugar, water, and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Simmer until thickened.
- If you want to make this a non-alcoholic drink, simply substitute the tequila and triple sec with orange juice and club soda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg