Cocktail of the Month:

The Velvet Pumpkin

This is October at its most indulgent—that time when cozy layers and candlelight feel essential, and flavor itself takes on a richer glow. Our Velvet Pumpkin Cocktail is whipped until airy and cloudlike, blending pumpkin, spice, and cream into a drink that feels both nostalgic and new. With every sip dusted in nutmeg and the subtle aroma of clove, it’s a soft landing into fall’s embrace—silky, spiced, and beautifully suited for savoring slow evenings.

Ingredients:

How to Make:

Makes 1 Cocktail

2 oz. Bourbon

1 tbs. Pumpkin Puree

1 oz. Heavy Whipping Cream

1/2 oz. Half & Half

1 oz. Pumpkin Spice Syrup

1/2 oz. Maple Syrup

1 Pinch of Pumpkin Spice

Ice

Garnish: Sprinkle of Ground Nutmeg, Cloves

In a cocktail shaker, add 1 tablespoon of pumpkin purée, followed by bourbon, pumpkin spice syrup, maple syrup, heavy cream, half & half, and a pinch of pumpkin spice. Dry shake vigorously without ice to whip the mixture until it’s airy and frothy. Add ice and shake again until well chilled and luxuriously thick. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass, allowing the velvety texture to settle softly into the

Finish with a gentle sprinkle of ground nutmeg and cloves across the top for warmth and depth. Serve immediately and enjoy the smooth, cloud-like layers of autumn flavor in every sip.

Photography and Cocktail Source: Asha Maía Design

ASHA MAÍA DESIGN