The Pumpkin Sazarac cocktail is the perfect Halloween cocktail. Of course, pumpkin spice syrup is a must. And don’t feel bad about adding an ice cube or two to this alcoholic cocktail—it might actually be all the better for it. But for summer and in Greece, I recommend the Greek Sazerac.

INGREDIENTS

• 2,5 ml/ ¹⁄₁₂ oz. Absinthe
• 60 ml/ 2 oz. Cognac (or Brandy)
• 10 ml/ ¹⁄₃ oz. pumpkin spice syrup
• 3 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

METHOD

1. Pour the Absinthe into a chilled glass and swirl it to coat the inner walls.
2. Shake out the excess and set the glass aside.
3. Fill a mixing glass ⅔ full off ice.
4. Add the other ingredients and stir until chilled.
5. Strain into Absinthe-rinsed glass.

SHOPPING LIST

1. Cognac Remy Martin VSOP | USA * | UK* | Germany*
2. Absinthe | USA | UK* | Germany*
3. Pumpkin Syrup | USA | UK | Germany
4. Glasses | USA* | UK* | Germany*