Spiced Pumpkin Martini

Alright. Time for an adult drink. Let's get in the holiday spirit! Nothing says Halloween and Thanksgiving more than Pumpkin. So if you are getting sick of me cooking with Pumpkin... you are going to have to humor me a bit longer. This is not low calorie. This is not going to cure cancer. But it is sure going to make you feel cozy and in the holiday spirit.

1 part Pumpkin Spice Concentrate

1 part Captain Morgan

1 part Vodka

1 part whipped cream vodka

Ice

2  tsp. sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

nutmeg

Mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Dip the the rim of the martini glass in a bit of vodka, then place the glass rim into the cinnamon and sugar mixture until the rim is coated.

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the liquor and pumpkin spice concentrate 

Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. Strain into the rimmed glass,

sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Pumpkin Hot Toddy

Pumpkin Hot Toddy

My husband has always liked hot toddies. I thought there was a specific recipe for the name hot toddy, but it turns out A hot toddy is a mixed drink, usually including alcohol, that is served hot. Hot toddies are traditionally drunk before going to bed, or in wet or cold weather. Since it is an extremely rare occasion that we ever have cold wet weather. I am going for the "serve before bed" theory. 

This is really easy to make if you have the pumpkin spice concentrate made up and ready. I just whipped this puppy together in no time at all. 

Here is what you need:

2 TBSP pumpkin spice concentrate

2 oz Captain Morgan (you can double if you like a stiff drink)

3/4 cup hot milk.(I used flax milk to add a little nutrition but any milk is fine)

Whipped Cream (homemade recipe below)

Cinnamon

Whipped Cream recipe:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup sugar

Add all together and whisk until thick (usually about 3 minutes full speed on the kitchenaid)

Gather ingredients

Put 2 TBSP pumpkin spice puree into coffee cup

Add 3/4 cup hot milk and a shot of Captain morgan. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.

I added these really really good gluten free biscotti by ENERG. I picked Cranberry biscottibecause the flavor combination reminds me of Thanksgiving.

Candy Cane Martini

Tis' the season to be Jolly! 

I believe in Celebrating Christmas in every way. Right after Thanksgiving I make sure that if I am not baking some holiday goody, then there are candles that smell like I am. I start serving my husband festive drinks and we have an entire month to Celebrate the season. I threw together this cocktail last night for my husband when he got home from work. 

What a great way to get in the mood!

Romantic Tip: Let Loose, Act Silly, Be a little Crazy. How can being silly make for a romantic interlude?" The answer  is that by being silly, you make yourself vulnerable, but it also shows off how comfortable you are with being you. Dance, Sing, Make people stare. The point here is that you are having fun and your man will want to share in the fun with you.

2 oz. Vodka

2 oz. Peppermint Schnapps

2 oz. Whipped Cream Vodka

Ice

One Peppermint stick or Candy Cane.

Crush half of your peppermint stick. Dip the Top Rim of your Martini glass into peppermint schnapps, then roll in crushed candy cane to decorate. 

Add all ingredients except Candy Cane to a shaker. Shake well and strain into decorated Martini glass.  Add remaining candy cane as a stirrer. 

Egg Nog Martini

Egg Nog Martini

Operation forgive my neighbor isn't going so well. Not yet. The lady is having a party in her backyard right now and the urge to throw water balloons over the fence is pretty strong. Since Revenge is best served cold. I am making a COLD Toddy. An Egg Nog Martini. This is simple to make. If you don't have egg nog already at home, simply make some. You can find the recipe here. Cheers to the weekend. 

1 part Egg Nog
1 part Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
1 part Vodka

1 part whipped cream vodka
Ice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Mix together the nutmeg and cinnamon. Dip the the rim of the martini glass in a bit of vodka, then place the glass rim into the cinnamon and nutmeg mixture until the rim is coated.
In a shaker mix together egg nog, Spiced Rum, Vodka, Whipped Cream Vodka and Ice. Shake it up and pour in prepared glass. 

Gingerbread Martini

Gingerbread Martini

Alright. Time for an adult drink. Let's get in the holiday spirit! Nothing says Christmas more than Gingerbread!  Cheers to feelling cozy and getting in the holiday spirit! If I have to listen to Christmas music all day for my daughter, then I want something to eat and drink that goes along with the music! Candles are lit, the fire is on. Bring on the Holiday season!

1 part gingerbread concentrate
1 part Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
1 part Vodka
1 part whipped cream vodka
Ice
2  tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg

Mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Dip the the rim of the martini glass in a bit of vodka, then place the glass rim into the cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar mixture until the rim is coated. I actually made a bunch of little Martini Shooters with this recipe.