Pumpkin Patch Shrub

Recipe courtesy of Tony Britton, former general manager of Have Mercy Southern Table and Bar, which closed in 2020

When fall hits, cocktails move away from citrus and towards heartier flavours — and this spicy autumnal treat is a must-try.

Pumpkin Patch Shrub Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Buffalo Trace bourbon
• 1 oz. pumpkin shrub
• 1 oz. winter spice syrup
• ½ oz. egg white, infused with ½ oz. fresh squeezed carrot juice

Instructions

1. Shake all wet ingredients together in a cocktail shaker.
2. shake again after adding ice.
3. Strain and pour.

Pumpkin Shrub

Ingredients

• 2 cups pumpkin, chopped into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Combine and stir all ingredients in a container
2. Cover with paper towel or clean cloth.

Winter Spice Syrup

The syrup can also be used to spice up your fall brew.

Ingredients

• 1 oz. cinnamon
• 1 oz. coriander
• ½ oz. nutmeg
• 6 oz. whole cloves

Instructions

1. Simmer ingredients in 16 oz. of water for 15 minutes.
2. add 16 oz. of white sugar and stir until dissolved.
3. Store in a clean bottle and let it cool.