The Pumpkin Spice Martini is made of just a few simple ingredients which can completely enhance your turkey dinner for friends and family on Thanksgiving.
Things You'll Need
- Vodka
- Vanilla Vodka
- Pumpkin Spice
- Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ice
- Spice Grater
- Martini Shaker
- Martini Glasses
Making the Drink
- Using a shot glass to measure your quantities, combine the ice four parts vodka, one part vanilla vodka and a dash of pumpkin spice into your martini shaker.
- Shake the drink vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds, until the drink is well mixed.
- Pour the cocktail into your martini glasses.
- Garnish the drink by adding a small dollop of whipped cream in the middle of the martini.
- Grate fresh cinnamon and nutmeg on top of the whipped cream.
- Serve your thirsty guests the luscious libation.
An Alternative Variation on the Pumpkin Spice Martini
For those who are not vodka drinkers, try this recipe on for size.
Things You'll Need
- Pumpkin spice liquor (available at specialty liquor stores
- Rum or clove infused rum
- Milk (two percent or greater)
- Ice
- Grater
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Highball glasses
Making the Drink
- In the highball glass combine several cubes of ice, two parts milk, one part rum and a dash of pumpkin spice liquor.
- Stir until the cocktail is well mixed.
- Garnish the drink by grating a little cinnamon and nutmeg on top.
- Serve your guests.
Coat the Rim
A variation on the creation of the drink is to coat the rim of each martini glass with a flavored sugar in order to enhance the flavor. A popular choice for a flavored rim would be vanilla sugar since it will complement the vanilla vodka.
- In a bowl place a small layer of milk on the bottom.
- Dip your martini glass upside down into the milk
- Dunk your martini glass into your flavored sugar to coat the rim.
- Pour the Pumpkin Spice Martini into the rimmed glasses, garnish as described and serve to your thirsty guests.
Entertaining Large Parties
If hosting a large party or event like Thanksgiving dinner, pre-make the Pumpkin Spice Martini's in a large pitcher. Then set the pitcher in the fridge covered in plastic wrap until it is time to serve. Then simply pour the Pumpkin Spice Martini into each awaiting glass and garnish.
The Kid's Version of the Pumpkin Spice Martini (Milkshake)
- When it comes to satisfying the wee ones, substitute equal parts Pumpkin Ice Cream (available seasonally at the grocery store) for the vodka and milk for the vanilla vodka. Add a dash of Pumpkin spice and stir until thick.
- Garnish the Pumpkin Spice Milkshake in the same manner with a dollop of whipped cream and freshly grated cinnamon and nutmeg. Just make sure they leave room for dinner!
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