I always think it's fun to offer your guests a couple of beverage choices. Champagne is always a good celebratory drink and wine and beer are no-brainers.
But come on, don't you want to do something different? Something to make your gathering more memorable? I know you do.
All you have to do is offer up these Pumpkin Pie Martini's and your party will be a hit. No one will forget these very special cocktails or maybe they will forget everything...depending on how many they have.
I really can't decide if these drinks should be served during happy hour or with dessert. They just need to make an appearance at some point.
If it's cold out, these will be the perfect offering to warm everyone up.
Pumpkin Pie Martini's
Inspired by Rachael Ray
1/4 cup vanilla vodka
1/4 cup Creme de Cacao
1/2 cup heavy cream
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add vodka, Creme de Cacao, heavy cream and pumpkin pie spice. Shake well. Strain the cocktail into glasses. Enjoy.
Makes two drinks.
Cathy is currently in the development stages of her vineyard and winery in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. She is a food writer forDavis Life Magazine and blogs daily about wine, food and everyday living. She lives with her husband and two sons. You can visit her at noblepig.com.