Pumpkin Whiskey Smash

Name: Pumpkin Whiskey Smash
Ingredients: 2 oz Dented Brick Bottled In Bond Straight Rye Whiskey; 1 oz Pumpkin Syrup; 2 oz Apple Cider; 2 dash(es) Orange Bitters

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By Gidget

Made with a product from a current or former Crafted Pour partner. The creator may have received free product or other incentives from the brand.

Submitted on: May 25, 2026

Seasonal

Spirit Forward

The Pumpkin Whiskey Smash is a modern, fall variation of the classic Whiskey Smash which dates back to the late 1800s. It was first published in 1887 in Jerry Thomas’s Bartender Guide and was originally a mixture of sugar, water, mint, spirit such as whiskey, gin or brandy and a “seasonal fruit”. It was then reintroduced in the 1980s-90s at the Rainbow Room in New York City by celebrated bartender Dale DeGroff and again popularized in the 2000s where the seasonal pumpkin version arose especially...

Ingredients

2 oz
Dented Brick Bottled In Bond Straight Rye Whiskey

1 oz
Pumpkin Syrup

2 oz
Apple Cider

2 dash(es)
Orange Bitters

Tools

Cocktail Shaker
Jigger
Double Rocks Glass
Large Square Ice Mold
Paring Knife
Cutting Board
Small Saucepan
Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoon
Toothpicks

Instructions

Garnish

Cinnamon Stick, Orange Peel, Star Anise

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

By Gidget

Fun Craft Cocktails

Hi, I'm Gidget. After 30+ years in the spa/resort industry, I wanted to create an online business. What started out as a summer hobby quickly became a passion for creating beautiful craft cocktails for my family and friends. I started my website funcraftcocktails.com in the summer of 2022 and and became a certified mixologist. When I started creating cocktail reels on Instagram, I discovered that I also have a love of photography/videography and writing! I have always been very theatrical, taki...

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Editor's Note

Pumpkin syrup and apple cider give this rye smash a warm autumnal spice profile that pairs beautifully with orange‑bitters aromatics.

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