PUMPKIN MARTINI RECIPE FROM COTTAGE JOURNAL

PUMPKIN MARTINI

Makes 1 drink

Cinnamon-flavored syrup* (optional)

Graham cracker crumbs (optional)

2 tablespoons pumpkin puree

2 ounces half-and-half

1/2 ounce vanilla-flavored vodka

1/2 ounce butterscotch-flavored schnapps

1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1. Dip rim of a martini glass in cinnamon-flavored syrup, then into graham cracker crumbs to coat, if desired.

2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add pumpkin puree, half-and-half, vanilla vodka, rum, butterscotch schnapps, and pumpkin pie spice.

3. Shake vigorously for 5 to 10 seconds. Strain into prepared martini glass.

Serve immediately.

*We tested with Monin cinnamon syrup, available where Monin syrups are sold or at moninstore.com.