Attempts at Domestication

1 Add mint leaves, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, cinnamon syrup, pumpkin spices, and lemon juice to the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
0 Use a muddler to smash (aka muddle) the leaves, puree, and spices.
2 Add the spiced rum to the smashed mint and pumpkin mixture.
3 Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker. Firmly place the lid on the cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds to combine the cocktail ingredients and chill them.
4 Use a mesh strainer to strain the cocktail into a glass over ice. Top with ginger beer.
5 Garnish the cocktail with a cinnamon stick and mint leaves.