Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Ingredients

• 1½ oz vodka (vanilla vodka optional)
• 1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
• 2 oz pumpkin spice creamer or 2 oz heavy cream + 1 tbsp homemade pumpkin spice syrup
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• Ice

Pumpkin Spice Rim

• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Garnish

• Cinnamon stick
• Light sprinkle of pumpkin spice (optional)

Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Optional)

• 1 cup water
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 3 tbsp pumpkin purée
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ⅛ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of fine salt

Instructions

1. Make the rim: Dip rim in maple syrup, then into cinnamon-sugar-spice mix. Let set 1–2 minutes.
2. Prepare the syrup (gourmet version): Combine water, sugar, pumpkin purée, and spices in a small saucepan. Simmer 4–6 minutes until slightly thickened. Strain if desired, then stir in vanilla and salt. Cool before using. Store up to 2 weeks refrigerated.
3. Build the cocktail: Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add vodka and coffee liqueur.
4. Mix: Stir in pumpkin spice creamer or cream + 1 tbsp syrup and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and creamy beige in color.
5. Garnish: Add a cinnamon stick and sprinkle with pumpkin spice. Serve immediately.