To make the syrup, add all syrup ingredients into a saucepan on medium heat. Stir occasionally until sugar has dissolved and all ingredients are combined. Strain through a mesh strainer and set aside.

In a flat dish, add sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Prep your glass by dipping in some apple cider and then in the sugar-spice mixture.

In your cocktail shaker, add your ingredients except ginger beer. Shake with ice and pour into your glass. Top with ginger beer and desired garnishes.