Spicy Autumn Mai Tai

Upgrade your traditional Mai Tai with a spicy twist of pumpkin spice and a touch of heat. This unique cocktail offers a delightful blend of herbal, earthy flavors that will elevate your fall drinking experience. The warmth of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg combined with the zesty lime juice and rum creates a drink that is perfect for sipping on crisp autumn evenings.

Spicy Autumn Mai Tai

A spicy pumpkin and rum twist on the classic Mai Tai, featuring a flavorful blend of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and Sichuan pepper.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz white rum (such as Cruzan)
  • 1 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 3/4 oz Pierre Ferrand dry orange curaçao
  • 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1/4 oz absinthe or Herbsaint
  • 1/2 tsp homemade pumpkin spice mix
  • 4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground dried Sichuan pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground star anise
  • Mint sprig, for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pumpkin spice mix by combining cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, Sichuan pepper, and star anise in a small container.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, mix the white rum, fresh lime juice, dry orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, absinthe, and homemade pumpkin spice mix. Fill the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake the mixture until well-chilled, then fine-strain it into a double old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
  4. Sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin spice on top, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.