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Bob already posted about some autumn-themed cocktails to mix up early in your day as "therapy" to help you cope with the stress and pressure of Thanksgiving preparation, but the Pumpkin Pie Martini is something you want to enjoy. In fact, since it's Pumpkin Pie, the cocktail falls into the category that I like to call "caketails." The recipe comes from the folks over at Van Gogh Vodka who naturally recommend their very own vanilla flavored vodka as the base, but any vanilla-flavored vodka will do! I have no idea where you would get something as specific as "pumpkin liqueur," but I suspect your creative mixologist's imagination will figure something out.Pumpkin Pie Martini
Mix 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka, ½ oz. Licor 43, 1 oz. pumpkin liqueur, ½ oz. Bailey's Irish Cream, a splash butterscotch Schnapps and ice. Shake, then pour and sprinkle with ¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice. For added "pie" effect, rim the glass with fresh lemon juice and crushed graham crackers.
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11-16-2007 @7:57AM calamari said... Pumpkin liqueur used to be sold but currently no one does; however, there is a recipe for DIYing it:
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11-16-2007 @7:57AM calamari said... Argh -- I forgot that html links don't work here:
http://www.madison.com/tct/entertainment//index.php?ntid=245114
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11-16-2007 @8:18AM calamari said... But wait -- Hiram Walker introduced a pumpkin liqueur right after the earlier article:
http://www.sacbee.com/163/story/435578.html
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11-21-2007 @2:19PM angela said... This martini is soooo good. My boyfriend makes variations of this martini as well as other desert martinis like the crem brule, rasberry truffle, andes mint, the turtle, and tiramasue. All are very rich and wonderful if you like to drink your desert instead of eat it!
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11-21-2007 @2:23PM WilkieLW said... Hey, A few years ago my friend introduced me to a PUMPKIN SHOT. It sounds a little weird, but it really does taste like pumpkin. It's a dessert shot.
Make this with just equal parts. GoldSchlager, Baileys Irish Cream, and Khalua. It's pumpkin pie in your mouth. Enjoy.
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11-21-2007 @2:45PM Josef said... Angela can't spell.
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11-21-2007 @2:50PM Bob said... Everyone remember this is the time of year that we are supposed to share, and express our love for each other, and focus, and be thankful for God first, Life, and family second, and lastly our possessions no matter what they consist of big or small be thankful. Have a great dinner, guys help clean up after dinner, and for everyone who loves Thanksgiving football enjoy the game http://www.worldclassskate.com
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11-21-2007 @3:06PM sara said... For anybody interested and living in the western suburbs of Chicago, my husband owns a small chain of liquor stores - according to him, they do carry pumpkin liqueur, but they'll sell out of it FAST this time of year.
The stores are Malloy's Finest Wines & Spirits, and they're located in Glen Ellyn, Lisle, and Naperville.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
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11-21-2007 @3:16PM jsail4fun said... We made these last night but we used pumpkin flavored ice cream and blended them. I also prefer to rim the glass with cinnamon and sugar. Plus this recipe has fewer ingedients.
Makes 1 pitcher
Pumpkin Ice Cream 1/2 cup
Vodka: 1/4 cup
Pumpkin liquor: 1/4 cup
Heavy cream: 1 oz
cinnamon and sugar on the glass rim.
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11-21-2007 @3:43PM Sky said... This drink is good but a better one is Hot Damn and Pumpkin Smash Liquor and another drink is Pumpkin Smash Liquor and Creme Soda (it tastes like Egg Nog with the creme and eggs).
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11-22-2007 @3:42PM Sky said... If you live in Virginia, some of the VA ABC stores carry Pumpkin Smash Liquor (Pumpkin Liquor).
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11-21-2007 @3:50PM hmold3199 said... You can find Pumpkin martini mix at Harry and David stores.
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11-21-2007 @5:03PM John F.C. Taylor said... I find no reason to drink. When I did, I enjoyed mixed drinks that tasted like something other than just booze. Past favorite was the Harvey Wallbanger. To me it always tasted like an Orange Creamcicle when done properly. I'd be willing to try this Pumpkin Martini.
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11-21-2007 @5:40PM Diane said... I'll continue to take my martinis the classic way - chilled, expensive vodka, with a drop of vermouth with an olive, drunken out of Waterford Crystal. Leave the pumpkin for the pies!
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11-21-2007 @6:34PM alison tyler said... I'm with Diane. I like a good martini. But I wouldn't mind it shaken in one of these:
http://gotnaughty.blogspot.com/
XXX,
Alison
http://alisontyler.blogspot.com
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11-21-2007 @6:54PM Vivi said... Not meaning to insult anyone, but a real martini is made with gin not vodka.
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11-21-2007 @7:39PM Hugh said... Bols Pumpkin Smash is horrid. Read the label, artificial ingredients. Hiram Walker is much better tasting and all natural ingredients.
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11-22-2007 @4:13AM Tanya said... "Not meaning to insult anyone, but a real martini is made with gin not vodka."
Don't forget, gin is just vodka flavored with juniper berries.
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