Description
Spicy Mexican cocktail Vamos Calabaza blends mezcal, pumpkin, and warming spices for a bold autumn experience. Spirits and seasonal ingredients dance together, creating a spirited sip that connects cultural traditions with innovative mixology.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) Reposado tequila
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) Triple sec
Juices and Syrups:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) Pumpkin spice syrup
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) Fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) Orange juice
Garnishes and Extras:
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Transform the cocktail shaker into a festive blending vessel by pouring in tequila, pumpkin spice syrup, zesty lime juice, vibrant orange juice, triple sec, and aromatic Angostura bitters.
- Generously add ice cubes to the shaker and execute a powerful, rhythmic shake for approximately 15 seconds, ensuring the liquid mixture becomes thoroughly chilled and harmoniously integrated.
- Utilize a fine-mesh strainer to elegantly pour the cocktail into a pre-chilled glass filled with pristine ice cubes, creating a visually appealing presentation.
- Enhance the sensory experience by delicately placing a whole cinnamon stick as a sophisticated garnish and dusting the surface with a light sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, elevating the drink’s aromatic profile.
- For an optional but delightful touch, carefully rim the glass with a layer of granulated sugar or a tantalizing cinnamon-sugar blend, adding a sweet and textural dimension to the cocktail.
Notes
- Swap tequila for mezcal to add a smoky depth and unique twist to the autumn-inspired cocktail.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing pumpkin spice syrup based on personal preference and desired flavor intensity.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by replacing tequila with sparkling water or apple cider for a family-friendly mocktail option.
- Make homemade pumpkin spice syrup using simple syrup, pumpkin puree, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a more authentic flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg