Salute the middle of the week with this saucy pumpkin cocktail recipe

Take some of your favorite fall flavors — pumpkin, cinnamon, orange and maple — and combine them in a glass. This saucy pumpkin cocktail does just that, adding a touch of cinnamon whiskey, orange liqueur and maple syrup to a pint of pumpkin ale. It’s a simple cocktail to make, and a perfect way to salute the season, your week, or the fact that you’ve managed to make it through the day. Cheers.

SAUCY PUMPKIN COCKTAIL

Total time: 2 minutes. | Serves 1

1 ounce cinnamon whiskey, preferably Fireball

Generous 1/2 ounce orange liqueur, preferably Grand Marnier

Splash maple syrup

Pumpkin ale

Orange twist or cinnamon stick, garnish

In a pint glass, combine the whiskey, liqueur and syrup. Add ice and stir. Top with pumpkin ale and stir again. Garnish and serve.

Each serving: Calories 261; Protein 1 gram; Carbohydrates 21 grams; Fiber 0; Fat 0; Cholesterol 0; Sugar 8 grams; Sodium 35 mg

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