Pumpkin Spice Painkiller

A seasonal twist on a tiki classic, our Pumpkin Spice Painkiller leans into the richness of fall with a Durham Distillery touch. Built on the deep molasses backbone of White Dog Blackstrap, this cocktail trades the usual orange juice for crisp Ontario apple cider and swaps cream of coconut for house-made pumpkin spice syrup. The result is warming, spiced, and perfectly balanced—like autumn in a glass.

Velvety spice, natural sweetness, and a hint of orchard fruit make it an ideal companion for Thanksgiving tables or cool nights by the fire.

Type

Cocktails

Spirit

White Dog Blackstrap

Keyword

Equipment

Jigger
Bar Spoon
Highball Glass

Ingredients

1½ oz White Dog Blackstrap
1½ oz Pineapple juice
1 oz Apple cider
½ oz Lime juice
¾ oz Pumpkin spice syrup (see recipe here)
3 dashes Aromatic bitters
Pineapple slice (for garnish)

Steps

Add White Dog Blackstrap, pineapple juice, apple cider, pumpkin spice syrup, lime juice and aromatic bitters into a shaker
Add ice to the shaker, cap it and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Strain into a highball glass with ice
Add a pineapple slice for garnish, and enjoy!