Transform Pumpkin Beer Into A Fall-Inspired Cocktail With One Ingredient

Fun ways to upgrade your pumpkin ale cocktail

A simple way to enhance the flavor of your vanilla pumpkin cocktail is by adding a sugar rim. Elevate your autumn drink with a pumpkin spice rim by dipping your glass into a blend of pumpkin spice and sugar. Alternatively, you can adorn your glasses with delicious pre-made cocktail sugars like Rokz Caramel Vanilla Cocktail Sugar or Barrel Roll Bar Essentials Fall Cocktail Rimmers.

To create the ideal sugar rim for your beer cocktail, gather a cocktail glass, a flat plate or shallow bowl, a liquid to help the sugar adhere to the glass, and a sugar mixture. Options for the sugar-rim liquid include simple syrup, honey, caramel, or chocolate sauce. You can also use plain water, which can be applied with a sponge or paper towel. After moistening the rim of the glass with the liquid, dip it into the sugar-filled plate or bowl and give it a twist. Holding the glass at an angle can help coat a larger area of the exterior.

Another way to add some flair to your vanilla vodka pumpkin beer is by mixing in apple cider. For a stronger drink, opt for hard apple cider. You can also transform your beverage into a pumpkin Moscow mule by adding ginger beer. If vodka isn’t your preference, consider using gin in your favorite fall cocktail. A delightful option is a pumpkin gin mule, made with gin, ginger beer, pumpkin pie puree, and lime juice.