Pumpkin Toddy

About the Pumpkin Toddy

Warm, spiced, and built for cold weather, the Pumpkin Toddy blends Timber Creek Florida Black Rye Whiskey with apple brandy, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and warm spice into a stirred hot cocktail served straight from the mug. It is a seasonal drink meant to be sipped slowly while it steams. The pumpkin puree and maple syrup give this toddy real body, more like a dessert in a mug than a typical thin hot toddy, while a pinch of grated cinnamon and a dash of Angostura Bitters keep the spice balanced rather than cloying. Lemon juice cuts through the sweetness so the drink does not tip into simple pumpkin pie territory, and hot water loosens everything into a sippable consistency without watering down the flavor.

Because rye whiskey brings a peppery spine that plays well against sweet, roasted flavors like pumpkin and maple, Timber Creek Florida Black Rye Whiskey earns its place in the glass even at a smaller pour: its individually aged, PureBlend rye character adds structure and a bit of heat that keeps the drink from tasting like spiced apple juice. To build it, simply add every ingredient to a pre-heated heatproof mug and stir until the pumpkin puree and maple syrup are fully incorporated and the drink is evenly warm throughout. Serve this one alongside pumpkin pie, roasted squash, candied pecans, spiced cake, or roasted turkey for a holiday table, or pour it as an after-dinner warmer once the weather turns cold. It is a comforting, low-key drink for a slow evening rather than a fast-paced one, best enjoyed in front of a fire with no particular hurry to finish it.

As with any warm cocktail, sip it carefully since the mug and liquid are hot, and pace yourself the way you would with any spirit-forward drink, whatever the season, ensuring you have safe transportation arranged well before you start pouring. Give the mug a moment to cool before that first sip so the spices have time to settle.

Warm, spiced, and built for cold weather, the Pumpkin Toddy blends Timber Creek Florida Black Rye Whiskey with apple brandy, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and warm spice into a stirred hot cocktail served straight from the mug. It is a seasonal drink meant to be sipped slowly while it steams. The pumpkin puree and maple syrup give this toddy real body, more like a dessert in a mug than a typical thin hot toddy, while a pinch of grated cinnamon and a dash of Angostura Bitters keep the spice balanced rather than cloying. Lemon juice cuts through the sweetness so the drink does not tip into simple pumpkin pie territory, and hot water loosens everything into a sippable consistency without watering down the flavor.

Because rye whiskey brings a peppery spine that plays well against sweet, roasted flavors like pumpkin and maple, Timber Creek Florida Black Rye Whiskey earns its place in the glass even at a smaller pour: its individually aged, PureBlend rye character adds structure and a bit of heat that keeps the drink from tasting like spiced apple juice. To build it, simply add every ingredient to a pre-heated heatproof mug and stir until the pumpkin puree and maple syrup are fully incorporated and the drink is evenly warm throughout. Serve this one alongside pumpkin pie, roasted squash, candied pecans, spiced cake, or roasted turkey for a holiday table, or pour it as an after-dinner warmer once the weather turns cold. It is a comforting, low-key drink for a slow evening rather than a fast-paced one, best enjoyed in front of a fire with no particular hurry to finish it.

As with any warm cocktail, sip it carefully since the mug and liquid are hot, and pace yourself the way you would with any spirit-forward drink, whatever the season, ensuring you have safe transportation arranged well before you start pouring. Give the mug a moment to cool before that first sip so the spices have time to settle.