[1] Drink a Pumpkin Passion for dessert (recipe and photos #1 and #2 © Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur).
[2] Frangelico hazelnut liqueur is delicious for straight sipping, over vanilla or coffee ice cream, in coffee and hot chocolate.
[3] Flor de Caña dark rum (photo © Flor de Caña).
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For Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any time in between, try this rum-and-vodka-based cocktail, enhanced with hazelnut liqueur and homemade pumpkin simple syrup.
You can also use the syrup for pumpkin lattes, and pancakes, and mixed with carbonated water for a seasonal pumpkin soda.
> Check out the different types of rum, below.
> The history of rum.
RECIPE #1: PUMPKIN PASSION COCKTAIL
Ingredients For One Drink
1-1/4 ounce Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
1-1/4 ounce Flor de Caña 7 year Grand Reserve Rum (or other dark rum)
1/2 ounce pumpkin simple syrup (recipe below)
1/4 ounce vanilla vodka
Garnish: whipped cream, plain or Frangelico-flavored, and ground cinnamon (see Frangelico whipped cream recipe below)
Preparation
1. PLACE all ingredients except garnish in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass rimmed with brown sugar.
2. TOP with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
RECIPE #2: PUMPKIN SIMPLE SYRUP
Ingredients
1/2 cup pumpkin purée (purée canned pumpkin)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Preparation
1. COMBINE all ingredients in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
2. REMOVE from the heat and allow to completely cool.
RECIPE #3: FRANGELICO WHIPPED CREAM
Enjoy this flavored whipped cream with chocolate, coffee, nut, pumpkin, and vanilla desserts. See more flavored whipped cream recipes.
Ingredients For 2 Cups
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Frangelico
Preparation
1. CHILL the bowl, beaters, and cream thoroughly before beginning. Using an electric mixer, whip cream, sugar, and vanilla on medium-low speed until frothy, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until soft peaks form.
2. ADD the Frangelico and continue to beat until stiff but still creamy. Makes about 2 cups.
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