I woke up to the sound of pouring rain this morning, and then poof…the rain had stopped! I was hoping that it would mean a cool down in temperatures and some much needed drought relief…..
but no. It seriously only rained for like two minutes, and added moisture to the already hot, humid air! I will continue to dream about crisp, fall temperatures. The fabulous flavors of pumpkin and apple baking in the oven. We’re just not quite there yet…..
so I bring you this cool, refreshing Pumpkintini cocktail that has the flavors of fall. The original recipe is from Rachael Ray, but I needed to make a few tweaks. First of all, I did not have any pumpkin pie filling. I did however have a can of pureed pumpkin, and I added some spices. When I say a pinch, I seriously mean A PINCH…..
I dipped the corner of the smallest measuring spoon that I could find into each of the spices. You don’t want to put a full pie’s worth of flavor into two drinks!
Second change – I cannot use half and half, so I substituted boxed coconut milk and it worked perfectly. Third change – well that would be the Sortilege Maple liqueur that they do not sell in Iowa…I have looked…for years! From what I have been able to determine, Maple liqueur is basically maple syrup and whiskey. Well that’s easy enough to recreate!
So here’s a toast to cooler fall weather and the wonderful flavors that it brings with it…..
Enjoy!
Pumpkintini
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| Serves | 2 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Meal type | Beverage |
Ingredients
- 2 graham crackers (crushed)
- ice
- 6 Tablespoons white rum
- 6 Tablespoons pureed pumpkin (or substitute pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 Tablespoon whiskey
- A pinch of ground cinnamon, cloves, ground ginger
- 2 Tablespoons coconut milk (box)
Directions
| Place graham crackers in a zip top plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin to crush. Pour crumbs onto a plate and set aside. | |
| Fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes to within an inch of the top. | |
| Add all ingredients to the cocktail shaker. | |
| Place lid on cocktail shaker and shake to thoroughly combine ingredients. | |
| Wet the edge of the glasses and dip rim into graham cracker crumbs. | |
| Strain drink and pour into prepared glasses and serve. | |
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
OhMyGoodness. Now, let me start by saying the WORST nights of my life have been caused by chocolate martinis. I haven’t had ANY kind of ‘tini in over 2 years.
This just might break my fast…..YUM!
-andi
This looks amazing, Lisa! So refrehing and fall-ish at the same time 😉
Oh, how yummy! Rachel Ray comes up with the greatest stuff doesn’t she?
Lisa, this I definitely need to try! How awesome to get the tastes of fall in a glass!!! Did you know that Pinnacle now makes a Pumpkin Pie vodka? I just bought a bottle and have not tried it yet…wonder if I could use it in this recipe? Thanks for sharing and pinning! 🙂 (ps…bring these to BOTW next Friday!) Hugs!
Oh this looks just divine!! Pinning because I love anything pumpkin and I adore a fun cocktail!
OMG – can we get together to share these? Looks so good – pinned!!
These sound so delicious!! What a great idea. Yummy. Pinning and shared!
Found you via Consuelo @ Honey & Figs (love her!), and I’m so glad I did. I couldn’t have found a better looking recipe and cocktail if I tried. It looks divine! I must, must, must try! Thanks!
I’ve never had a pumpkin cocktail before. What a great idea. So sorry to hear you are in the middle of a drought xx
This sounds amazing!! YUM! 🙂 I think I could drink this all fall long… or all year long, lol! 😉 Whatever…
Wow Lisa, this sounds amazing. I can’t wait to give it a try.
Lisa,
That sounds really good! I haven’t tried any pumpkin type drink before but you make it sound so tasty and simple I might just have to whip one up this Fall. Thanks so much for sharing it at the DIY Sunday Showcase.
Cheers to you and yours,
Therese
Yowza!!! Looks good!
OK, I know it’s Monday morning but I have to say this looks like a wonderful way to start the week!
hi- just poppin’ in from the friday night OBC pin party! Interesting beverages you have there! Thanks for posting. Deb @ kneaded Creations
Thanks for stopping by Tasty Tuesday and sharing this great cocktail:) I recently saw a new creamy style Pumpkin Liqueur at the grocery store, I wonder if that would work in this recipe? Have a great week~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
I love when people make recipes their own!! Good for you on being resourceful and using ingredients you have! Recipe is pinned!!
Wow that looks so good. I can feel happy hour coming on right now!
Yum! I love these at one of my favorite pubs, now I can make one:) Pinned! Stop by. I posted Halloween Banner:)
oooooo….oh yea, I’m trying this!
I am bringing these to our bonfire beach party! I will be more popular than the s’mores!! 🙂
Yum! Thanks for hosting the link up. Can’t wait to serve this at my annual pumpkin-themed potluck.
Lisa, you always have the best recipes! I am a wine person, but I think I would love to try one of these! I bet you had fun making them!
I will be featuring this recipe at the Top 10 Favorites post that goes live on Monday morning. Thanks for sharing this at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party!
How very Harry Potter of you to come up with such a terrific seasonal cocktail. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
Hi Lisa, I love your substitutions for this cocktail. It’s ‘screams’ FALL and sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday this week.
Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Oh that does look so good – thanks and cheers!!
You had me at tini! Cheers to an amazing looking cocktail!
Kelly
How fun is THIS?! 🙂
YUMMERS!
That is the cutest thing ever. Love it Lisa! I need to get my bikini on and have a pumpkintini! (I’m joking girl…just the pumpkintini will do!!)
Just wanted you to know that your recipe is being featured in a pumpkin dessert round up today on Simple Living and Eating. I will be pinning and tweeting it this week.
So glad I saw this on Saturday Dishes! I so desperately need one of these after the day I have had.