Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Sour

Ingredients

• 2.5 ounces of bourbon

• 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice

• 1 egg white

• ½ cup of ice

• 3 dashes of bitters of choice

• Cocktail shaker, double strainer, and a chilled glass

• 1 ounce of 1 ounce of pumpkin spice syrup (see recipe below) (see recipe below)

  Pumpkin Spice Syrup

• 1 cup water

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup white sugar

• ½ cup pumpkin purée

• 1 tsp ground cloves

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Fine mesh strainer and cheesecloth

Directions

1. To make the pumpkin spice sryup:

   Add the sugar and water to a pot. Bring it to a soft boil, then reduce to low heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

   Strain the mixture using a cheesecloth and a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp and any remaining sugar granules.

   Once strained, transfer the syrup to a container. It will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.

2. To make the cocktail:

   In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, egg white, pumpkin spice syrup, and lemon juice. Do a dry shake (without ice) for 8 to 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.

3. Open the shaker, add the ice, and shake again for about 10 seconds.

4. Strain the cocktail using a double strainer into a coupe glass or glass of choice. A foam layer will naturally form on top.

5. Add a few dashes of bitters on top of the foam. Using a toothpick or the end of a spoon, swirl the bitters to create a decorative pattern. Enjoy!