Pumpkin Caipirinha Cocktail
An Unbelievably Weird Way to Enjoy Pumpkin That Just Works
If you think that pumpkin is only good for pie or lattes, this lightened-up cocktail recipe is bound to change your mind. It's not weighed down with sugary juice or refined sugar — just a touch of agave to round out the naturally sweet and antioxidant-rich pumpkin. The ginger not only adds a spicy kick to the cocktail but also lends its detoxifying properties to the drink. Say cheers to your favorite cocktail of Fall.
Pumpkin Caipirinha
Adapted from Leblon Cachaca
Ingredients
- 1/2 lime, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (can substitute with 1/2 ounce homemade ginger simple syrup or 1/2 ounce ginger liqueur)
- 1 1/2 ounces cachaca
- 1 1/2 ounces pumpkin puree
- Ice
- For garnish:
- Nutmeg
- Lime wheel
Directions
- Muddle the lime, agave nectar, and fresh ginger in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Add cachaca, pumpkin puree, and ice. Shake until thoroughly mixed and chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice, and garnish with grated nutmeg and a lime wheel.
Information
- Category
- Drinks, Cocktails
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- 1 drink
Image Source: Leblon Cachaca
