INDIANAPOLIS — Hotel Tango is rolling out a new, pumpkin spice flavored bourbon whiskey.
Pumpkin Somethin' is the newest liquor from the Indianapolis distiller.
Inspired by the success of Shmallow, their toasted marshmallow bourbon, they decided to grab another fall flavor.
Pumpkin Somethin' is a limited time, seasonal option.
"We are excited to unveil Pumpkin Somethin' Pumpkin Spice Bourbon, which represents our dedication to pushing the boundaries of flavor and creativity," said Hilary Barnes, Founder and Chief Legal Officer of Hotel Tango Distillery. "This blend captures the nostalgic aromas and tastes of pumpkin spice, infused with our signature bourbon, to deliver a truly special seasonal offering."
Pumpkin Somethin' retails for $27.99 a bottle. It's available at the Hotel Tango Distillery on Virginia Avenue, and at select retailers.
Here are a couple of cocktail recipes that Hotel Tango suggests you make with Pumpkin Somethin':
Pumpkin Spiked Cider
- 2 OZ PUMPKIN
- 6 OZ CIDER
- STIR / YARAI OR PUNCH BOWL
- GARNISH: CRANBERRIES, CINNAMON STICKS
- SERVE: HOT IN MUG OR OVER ICE IN COLLINS GLASS
Pumpkin Spiked Latte
- 2 OZ PUMPKIN
- .5 OZ SIMPLE SYRUP
- 4OZ COLD BREW
- SHAKE / STRAIN
- GARNISH: WHIPPED HEAVY CREAM / COLD FOAM
- SERVE: OVER ICE IN COLLINS GLASS
What is pumpkin spice?
Pumpkin spice is a blend of five warm spices, and none of them are actually pumpkin.
“There's no pumpkin content in pumpkin spice on its own,” Ethan Frisch, a spice expert and owner of sustainable spice trading company Burlap and Barrel. Instead, it’s a blend of typically four to five other spices you probably have in your cabinets: cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and allspice.
“Pumpkin spice has a confusing name, obviously, because there is no pumpkin in the spice. But it's a blend of different spices that historically were used with pumpkin and pumpkin pies or pumpkin puddings. It varies a lot depending on who's making it but it's usually kind of warm, rich spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, things like that. Pumpkin spice may be added to other things; those other things might have pumpkin in it,” Frisch said.
It is still possible the pumpkin spice latte drink you order might in fact contain pumpkin. It depends on where you’re getting it from, as some coffee shops including Starbucks have added pumpkin puree in their blends.
