It’s time for another edition of Jam Cocktails! If you’re late to the party, I’ll catch you up: I’m too lazy to make simple syrups for my cocktails. At 5:00, I want a cocktail, and I want it now. Into my martini shaker goes two scoops of sweet sticky jam, a couple of shots of my spirit of choice, plus a little acidity from juice. Shake it baby!
I made this Halloween cocktail for you with pumpkin butter, wheat whiskey, and apple cider. For a little Halloween fun, I dipped the rim in caramel sauce. This bright orange cocktail plus drippy caramel is exactly what we’ll be drinking while we hand out Halloween candy tomorrow night. Last year, we had 5 kids come to our house to trick-or-treat. So, we decided to go big for those 5 kids this year and buy full-size candy bars. With our luck, word will get around that we’re handing out full-size candy bars, and all the kids in town will rush our house. Too bad, kiddos, we only bought 8.
You need this pumpkin butter in your life:
If you want to eat it straight out of the jar with a spoon like it’s Nutella, I won’t judge you. I will warn you, though, that you should strain this drink into your serving glass. The chunks of spices can be daunting in a drink.
Happy Halloween, y’all! Thanks for all the kind words and recommendations about our move to St. Louis. I read them all and took them to heart. I didn’t know I had so many readers in STL. Now I know it’s going to be a great place to live! Thanks, all!
Don’t miss my other jam cocktail: Fig Jam + Rye Whiskey.
Jam Cocktails: Pumpkin Butter + Wheat Whiskey
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Whatareyouserious??? This sounds awesome! I’ve always been pretty bad at cocktail ideas and am thrilled I can rely on you to do all the heavy thinking ;) I’m hanging out with my girlies tomorrow, so I’ll suggest we whip up a 5 gallon bucket…err…batch of these! :)
Wow! This looks like one rich and smooth cocktail. Love it for autumn!
Sitting at my desk right now and sooooo wishing I had one of these caramely, pumpkiny, whiskey-y drinks in hand. If I come trick or treat, can I have one of these instead of candy? :)
Unless there is extra candy. Then I’ll take that too.
I would love to be sipping one of these cocktails instead of handing out candy tomorrow. Maybe, if I turn out all the lights people will think nobody is home…
I don’t usually drink cocktails, but this one looks so good that it is making me want to give it a try! It sounds awesome with the caramel addition ;)
You are speaking to my soul with this! Pumpkin butter annnnd a cocktail?! Get it.
Gorgeous!!! I so wish I wasn’t preggo right now so I could enjoy this!
Ummm I LOVE your feelings on cocktail hour – when ya need a cocktail, ya need one now! I have a jar of that same pumpkin butter in the fridge right now…cannot wait to try this!
Ok, I now this is lame, but I am not a drinker. I know, I know! Whatever, these things are awesome and so cute!! LOVE!
I really need to use this jam instead of syrup business to my advantage. Laziness is the main reason why I rarely make fancy cocktails! Thank you for being my enabler.
You’re going to make 8 kids very happy tonight! What a festive drink for the candy-giving-out routine!
OMGoodness. PB in a cocktail? Im gonna have to give this a shot.
Oh man, lady, this looks amazing. I think I need a drink already…
I’m not very brave when it comes to mixing cocktails and I love that you are! This sounds so unique and looks so Halloweenish – cheers!
Pumpkin butter in cocktails is the best! My favorite is a French 75 pumpkin butter variation. Your’s looks divine!
I love pumpkin butter and this whole cocktail combination is looking pretty darn delicious!
All about that Trader Joe’s pumpkin butter, and Trader Joe’s in general. This is an awesome idea for a fun cocktail – love those glasses too!
Oh sweet goodness. I’ve got to get a jar of that next time I’m across town at Joe’s ; )
Wow, pumpkin butter in a cocktail – what a great idea! I never would have thought of that! This looks so good – might be making one tonight to celebrate Halloween :)
NEED to make this! Pumpkin butter in a cocktail sounds like a fantastic idea!
Ok, this looks way too good! Yum.
And thanks for the comment on my blog because now I’ve found yours!
I love pumpkin and whiskey, so I knew these babies are bound to be awesome! Now I just need one in my hand!!!
I can’t believe how good these look. I’m making them this weekend!
Wow! What an awesome idea!! I do make a big batch of simple syrup and leave it in the fridge at all times. I’m a major sugar addict but this seems so simple and effortless and you get extra flavors you can’t get from a regular simple syrup which means you need more ingredients. I’m all for quick and easy. Especially the cocktails.
Pumpkin butter? Rim dipped in caramel???? Please pass one of those to me!
Yum! These looks fantastic!
we’ve been drinking fall mosas (cider and champagn) and i am all about the fall drinks right now : )
Okay lady, this is my kind of cocktail! I am a lover of that trader joe’s pumpkin butter as well. Yum! Making these very very soon!
I found this recipe online while searching for good cocktails involving whiskey, pumpkin butter, and cider. I was happy to see I already had all the ingredients I would need! I added some lemon juice to brighten it up a little. Great, simple, fall cocktail.