Create your creamy, spicy Autumn cocktail

Jlona Dobler • November 7, 2024

Create your creamy, slightly spicy, and autumnal cocktail

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This creamy, slightly spicy, and autumnal cocktail stands out with the crunch of pumpkin seeds and the balanced flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup.


Ingredients:

  • 5 cl Vodka (distilled Vodka, or wine-based, fermented Vodka, KLIR RED, available with us)
  • 2 cl vanilla liqueur (or vanilla syrup)
  • 3 cl almond milk (or coconut milk for a creamier version)
  • 1 tablespoon ground pumpkin seeds
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 cl maple syrup (or honey)
  • Ice cubes
  • Whole and ground pumpkin seeds for garnish


Steps (preparing the ground pumpkin seeds):

  1. Lightly toast a handful of pumpkin seeds
  2. Grind them finely with a coffee grinder or blender


In a shaker:

  1. Add the vodka, vanilla liqueur, almond milk, ground pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup.
  2. Fill with ice cubes.


Shake vigorously:

Shake for 15-20 seconds to mix well and chill the cocktail.


Strain and serve:

Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice or serve without ice according to your preference.


Garnish:

  • Sprinkle with ground pumpkin seeds
  • Add a few whole seeds for decoration.
  • Option: Serve in a hollowed-out small pumpkin for a festive visual effect.


CHEERS TO AUTUMN, AND HOLIDAY SEASON!

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