Whether you’re a pumpkin spice enthusiast or a hater, Denver has all things pumpkin core for National Pumpkin Day on October 26.
From where to pick them, eat delicious desserts featuring them or sipping on an ice-cold drink inspired by them we’ve got a perfectly round (and orange) up that captures the essence of the season.
Toro and Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval
At Chef Richard Sandoval’s Denver-based restaurants, Toro in Cherry Creek and Tamayo on Larimer Square, guests can enjoy the caramelized pumpkin crema ($16) now through November 5.
The dessert features a smooth pumpkin-infused custard, blended with caramelized pepitas and topped with edible marigolds.
As a final touch, a scoop of cinnamon ice cream adds a hint of spice to the indulgent dish.
To elevate the dish to perfection, both Toro and Tamayo have paired it with a tequila café foam.
The subtle warmth of the tequila intertwines with the flavors of pumpkin, enhancing the dessert’s sweetness and creating an irresistible treat tailored for the pumpkin season.
The caramelized pumpkin crema is available exclusively off of Toro and Tamayo’s Dia de los Muertos specialty menu now until November 5.
Reservations can be made online at www.torodenver.com and www.eattamayo.com.
Deviation
Deviation Distilling’s fall menu has dropped and alongside the Chai Martini and Peanut Butter Fat-Washed Old Fashioned is the Pumpkin Chai.
The Pumpkin Chai is made with ZinFin Bourbon (a collaboration with Blanchard Family Wines), Deviation’s Aztec Whiskey, pumpkin parmesan foam, chai, cold brew, lemon juice, then topped with nutmeg and a pumpkin cookie.
Orchard Town Center
Sugar Bloom Cookies has all your sweet pumpkin desires covered. You can purchase a DIY Halloween cookie kit to create deliciously spooky jack-o–lantern cookies right in your own home.
Or you can come in on November 9th for the Pumkin Spice & Everything Nice cookie decorating class where you’ll create delectable autumn-inspired cookies that capture the essence of pumpkin spice and all things nice.
Wynkoop
A Great American Beer Fest (GABF) winner, Wynkoop is known for its craft beers but don’t overlook their delicious cocktails.
The smashing pumpkin is a cold cocktail with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, a spiced pumpkin puree, a little bit of sugar, a touch of lemon juice strained and garnished with a rosemary sprig.