Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsEnbar Craft Cocktail LoungeForbidden Gourd Recipe

Forbidden Gourd Recipe

Time20m
Serves1

Captain Morgan, Amaretto, forbidden simple, carrot juice, pumpkin puree, chocolate bitters, whipped cream

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Simple Syrup

Juices & Purees

Bitters & Garnish

Method

Preparation of Simple Syrup

  1. 1

    Make the Forbidden Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Once dissolved, remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Allow to cool before using.

Cocktail Assembly

  1. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 1.5 oz of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, 1 oz of Amaretto Liqueur, 2 oz of carrot juice, 2 oz of pumpkin puree, and 1 oz of the forbidden simple syrup. Shake well until chilled.

  2. 3

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Add 2 dashes of chocolate bitters on top.

  3. 4

    Garnish

    Top the cocktail with 0.5 cup of whipped cream. Optionally, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on top for added flavor.

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