Pumpkin Spice Liqueur

As seen on Serious Eats

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

4 cinnamon sticks

1 whole clove

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons pumpkin puree

3/4 cup vodka

Bring the water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, and pumpkin puree and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes. Strain through fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth, pressing with the bottom of a ladle to extract as much liquid as possible.

Once syrup is cool, mix with vodka and let rest in a sealed glass container for a minimum of two days. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.