Pumpkin Pear Chai Bourbon Smash
These three healthy fall holiday cocktails are lightened up drinks you won't be able to resist. From Sangria, to Bourbon, to a morning Mimosa, serve these at your next holiday party guilt free!
Servings 8 people
Calories 120kcal
Ingredients
Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 pear diced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 inch chunk of peeled ginger sliced
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 chai tea bag
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cocktails:
- 8 oz Bourbon
- 12 oz pumpkin syrup recipe above
- 8-12 oz club soda depending how strong you like it
- 8 pieces candied ginger
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling, add in the pear, maple, pumpkin, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, and lemon juice. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, add in the chai tea bag and vanilla, and let sit until fully cooled. Using a slotted spoon, remove all of the pear, ginger and tea bits and set aside.
- To make a cocktail, add the 1 oz bourbon, and 1 1/2 oz of the pumpkin syrup to a mixer with ice. Shake until well chilled, then strain into a cup. Top with club soda and garnish with a piece of candied ginger.
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Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal