September 30, 2016
This cocktail is made with clove syrup and just a hint of pumpkin pie spice to add those wonderful fall flavors to your Halloween cocktail.
This recipe is courtesy of Jonathan Pogash.
Ingredients
For the clove syrup:
- 3 Ounces demerara sugar
- 3 Ounces water
- 1 Tablespoon cloves
For the Jack-O-Lantern Punch:
- 2 Ounces dark rum, preferably Appleton Estate Reserve Blend
- 1 Ounce clove syrup
- 1 Ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 Ounce apple cider
- 1 piece lemon peel
- 1 Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
- Club soda
- Cinnamon stick, to garnish
Directions
For the clove syrup:
Place sugar, water, and cloves in a pan set over medium heat. Heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for several minutes. Strain out the cloves and set aside to cool.
For the Jack-O-Lantern Punch:
Combine together all the ingredients apart from the club soda with ice. Stir until chilled. Strain into punch glass. Top with club soda and garnish with a cinnamon stick.