I was looking at my calendar today and realized that there are now only two weekends before Thanksgiving. I was stunned. How in the world is this possible? I guess with the extended fall we have been experiencing, and all the hype over the election, time has simply escaped me.

I love the fall season and all the vibrant colors that nature displays as its last hurrah before bedding down for the winter ahead. As November ushers in the new season with its bare trees, shorter days, and cold nights, there is a sense of quiet in the air. Mother Nature is resting, preparing herself for the snows to come. For me, it signals the beginning of the holiday season. Time for some favorites like turkey and pumpkin pie.

Well here is a festive cocktail that is definitely not your Grandmothers pumpkin pie, but it might come pretty close to tasting like it. A Pumpkin Pie Martini, the perfect beverage for your Thanksgiving gathering, and don’t be surprised if Grandma enjoys one too.

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Pumpkin Pie Martini

A festive cocktail that tastes just like a slice of pumpkin pie!

Course Cocktails

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Malibu rum
• 1 ounce Kahlua
• 6 ounces half and half or milk for a lighter version
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon canned pumpkin pie filling

Instructions

• Place all ingredients together in a blender with a few cubes of ice.
• Blend until smooth.
• Serve in a glass rimmed with very finely crushed graham cracker crumbs.
• Sprinkle more cinnamon on top for garnish.

Enjoy the holidays, but please do so responsibly.

Tart cranberry is kissed with sweet amaretto to make an unforgettable martini. The Cranberry Kiss cocktail is the perfect fall drink with it’s crisp and clean flavors. Also perfect for a date night, this colorful cocktail is the perfect way to begin that special evening.

December 15, 2018 – A little update to the post.  We are very excited to have had our drink included by USA TODAY in their holiday cocktail guide! 

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Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss

The nutty sweet flavor of Amaretto mingles with the tart taste of cranberry to “kiss” this martini with a feeling of fall.

Course Cocktails

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 16 oz cranberry juice cocktail
• 8 oz vodka
• 4 oz Amaretto DISARONNO
• 3 oz fresh orange juice
• Clementines peeled, separated into segments
• ice cubes

Instructions

• Mix cranberry juice, vodka, amaretto, and orange juice in pitcher.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
• Pour 8 ounces of mixture into shaker.
• Cover and shake vigorously.
• Strain into Martini glass.
• Garnish with clementine segment.

I hope everyone has a chance to take some time to enjoy the spectacular fall colors this weekend.

Remember life is short, so have some fun!