Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Hello Pumpkin

Bored with basic pumpkin pie? Check out these recipes for a twist on the traditional pumpkin pie flavor, just in time for your Thanksgiving table.

Anyone up for a pumpkin cocktail?
Vanilla Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
2 parts Absolut Vanila vodka
1 part pumpkin schnapps
Splash of cream
Nutmeg
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a martini glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Pumpkin Martini
1/2 oz Sylk Cream Liqueur
2 oz vanilla vodka
1/2 oz pumpkin liqueur or pumpkin spice syrup
1 tsp whipped cream
cinnamon stick for garnish

Directions:Pour the Sylk Liqueur and vodka into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Add the pumpkin liqueur or syrup. Shake again. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with a teaspoon of whipped cream. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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3 comments:

  1. I had no idea there was pumpkin schnaps! I love pumpkin flavored things, I wonder if I would like it in a cocktail though??

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  2. mmm... that pumpkin muffin, accompanied by the pumpkin latte, looks just about right

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  3. so excited for thanksgiving food. mmhmm!

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