Autumn Harvest Martini

Cosy up by the fire with the warm flavors of roasted butternut pumpkin and maple syrup in this Autumn Harvest Martini. The infusion of sage and nutmeg adds a touch of earthiness, transporting you to a cozy log cabin in the mountains.

Autumn Harvest Martini

A cozy and earthy cocktail with roasted butternut pumpkin, maple syrup, and a hint of sage and nutmeg, perfect for chilly evenings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup roasted butternut pumpkin puree
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 sage leaf
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 3/4 cup vodka
  • Juice of 1/4 lemon
  • 1 egg white
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the roasted butternut pumpkin, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sage in a roasting pan. Roast for 45 minutes until caramelized and tender. Let it cool and discard the sage.
  3. Puree the roasted pumpkin mixture in a food processor.
  4. In a saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over medium heat, then cool completely.
  5. Mix the pumpkin puree and vodka, and chill for at least 2 hours to infuse.
  6. Strain the mixture through a sieve lined with a cheesecloth to remove solids.
  7. In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, combine half of the infused vodka mixture, lemon juice, and egg white. Shake well.
  8. Strain into a cocktail glass and repeat with the remaining vodka mixture, lemon juice, and egg white.
  9. Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with a sage leaf.