Whether I’m serving this drink at an intimate get-together around the fireplace or at a festive autumn party, this refresher is always a hit.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2

• 7 ounces of unfiltered apple juice
• 3 tablespoons of pumpkin puree*
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground clove
• 3 ounces dark rum

Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake with gusto, pour over crushed ice, and serve.

Get more of P. Allen’s pumpkin recipes here.

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