Festive Harvest Punch

This delightful autumnal cocktail, the Festive Harvest Punch, is a rum-based concoction that captures the essence of the season. Rich and creamy with a hint of pumpkin spice, it's the perfect libation to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday or any fall gathering. This adaptation of Nick Mautone's creation from The Artisanal Kitchen: Holiday Cocktails is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Festive Harvest Punch

Indulge in the flavors of fall with the Festive Harvest Punch, a creamy and spiced rum cocktail that's perfect for autumn celebrations.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz Dark Rum
  • 1.33 oz Water
  • 1.33 oz Heavy Cream
  • 1/3 cup Pumpkin Purée
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Pinch of Ground Cinnamon
  • Whipped Cream
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, heavy cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice.
  2. Simmer the mixture over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the pumpkin purée and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dark rum.
  5. Ladle the cocktail into mugs.
  6. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, and a cinnamon stick.