Spicy Pumpkin Mai Tai

Upgrade your traditional pumpkin spice experience with a little heat and funk, then mix it into this herbal, earthy Mai Tai. The combination of white rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and absinthe creates a rich and flavorful cocktail with a kick of pumpkin spice. Garnished with a mint sprig, this Spicy Pumpkin Mai Tai is perfect for adding a unique twist to your fall gatherings.

Spicy Pumpkin Mai Tai

A spicy twist on the classic Mai Tai, this cocktail combines the flavors of pumpkin spice with the richness of white rum and the sweetness of orgeat syrup, creating a deliciously unique drink.

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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 pumpkin spice mix
  • Mint sprig for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the pumpkin spice mix in a small container.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, absinthe, and pumpkin spice mix, then fill with ice.
  3. Shake the mixture until chilled.
  4. Fine-strain the cocktail into a double old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
  5. Sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin spice on top, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.