Pumpkin Spice White Russian co*cktail Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

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Bourbon or aged rum goes well with the warm spices of pumpkin pie.

Bourbon or aged rum goes well with the warm spices of pumpkin pie.

The drink was conceived in 1949 when Gustave Tops, a Belgian barman, created the co*cktail, along with its sister co*cktail, the black Russian – a White Russian without any cream - at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels in honor of Perle Mesta, then U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.

This pumpkin spice liqueur recipe replicates the taste of a real pumpkin pie. It's made with either canned or homemade pumpkin purée and signature cold-weather spices like cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and ginger.

Kahlua substitutes: Try swapping out the coffee liqueur with crème de cacao or amaretto.

Many variants of the co*cktail exist, such as a mudslide, Bolshevik, or blonde Russian (made with Irish cream), an Anna Kournikova (named after the tennis player, made with skimmed milk, i.e. a "skinny" white Russian), a white Cuban (made with rum instead of vodka), a black Russian (vodka and coffee liqueur), or a dirty ...

The Espresso Martini, just like the White Russian, prominently features coffee liqueur.

Scarcity, flavor, and nostalgia equal obsession.

People's obsession with pumpkin spice is an intriguing psychological occurrence. The taste of pumpkin spice may be desirable due to its scarcity, as it's only available during the fall. In addition to flavor and taste, pumpkin spice can also create nostalgia.

What main two chemicals gives pumpkin spice its flavor? ›

The major and common ingredient in pumpkin spice lattes include: cinnamic aldehydes for cinnamon, eugenol for clove or allspice, terpenes such as sabinene for nutmeg, and zingiberene for ginger. They may also contain vanillin and cyclotene for the burnt butter or maple notes to round off the flavor.

To complement pumpkin with sweet flavor pairings, consider using spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and vanilla, or sweet ingredients like chocolate, maple, honey, cranberries or brown sugar. Create savory dishes by pairing pumpkin with spices like chilies, cajun, cayenne or pepper.

Pumpkin Pie and 20-Year Tawny Port

When it comes to pumpkin pie pairings, after-dinner coffee is no match for a quality port. This pie begs for more sweetness. Enter Tawny Port.

In general, rich white wines such as Chardonnay matured in oak wood, Rhône grape varieties such as Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne as well as matured Chenin Blanc are the first choice. Grilled or fried pumpkin also produces rich, earthy flavors that call for a matured Pinot Noir.

What to pair with pumpkin pie? Well, coffee, duh! Coffee and pumpkin pie, and a tiny slice of apple, and an even teeny-tinier slice of French silk. That's what goes with pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.