by Loriana Sanabria

For the Cocktail

• 3 Cups Pumpkin Puree

• 8 Cups Apple Juice

• 3 tbsp Orange Juice

• 6 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp Pumpkin Spice (see recipe below)

For the Garnish

• Cinnamon sticks

• Star anise

• Sliced apples (toss in lemon juice to prevent browning)

• Pumpkin spice mix

For the Pumpkin Spice

1/4 cup ground cinnamon

2 tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp ground ginger

½ tsp ground cloves

¼ tsp ground cardamom

Procedure

1. Prepare the base. Place all ingredients into a cooking pot and whisk well. Heat over a medium-high heat until mix begins to steam, serve hot. Yields about 2.5-3 quarts.

2. To serve. Carefully ladle into heat-safe glasses and garnish. For an alcoholic version, add 1 ounce of your favorite spirit. We recommend bourbon or rum.

NOTE: Over time the Pumpkin Puree will start to settle to the bottom of the storage container, stir mix before pouring into glass.