Butternut Bliss

The Butternut Bliss cocktail is a delightful holiday treat created by Todd Thrasher. This decadent libation captures the essence of pumpkin pie in a glass, making it the perfect festive indulgence. The combination of rich dark rum, orange liqueur, and a house-made butternut squash base creates a luscious beverage that exudes warmth and comfort.

Butternut Bliss

A luscious holiday cocktail with dark rum, orange liqueur, and a delectable butternut squash base, reminiscent of pumpkin pie in a glass.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ounces dark rum, divided
  • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
  • 1/4 cup butternut squash puree
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 lemon wedges, freshly squeezed
  • 5 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Cinnamon and sugar for rim garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  2. In another shallow bowl, pour 1/2 ounce of rum.
  3. Dip the rim of a double-rocks glass into the rum, then into the cinnamon-sugar to coat, and set aside.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine the butternut squash puree, remaining 1 1/2 ounces of rum, orange liqueur, simple syrup, bitters, and the juice of 2 lemon wedges; stir to combine.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  6. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.