Enjoy Pumpkin Three Ways This Fall

Fall is here and that means it’s time to bust out the pumpkins! While I’m not a huge fan of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, I am a fan of getting creative in the kitchen so buckle up because today I am helping you cook for a crowd and whipping three pumpkin recipes that are sure to be favorites even for the pumpkin haters in the family.

Caramel Pumpkin Espresso Martini

This espresso martini recipe makes one drink, but could easily be doubled to make double batches.

• 2 fl oz Instant Espresso

(or brewed if you’re fancy like that)

• 1 ½ fl oz Caramel Vodka

• 1 ½ fl oz Baileys

(Your flavor of choice, I went with espresso)

• 1 fl oz Heavy Cream

1.) Mix up your instant espresso making it as strong as you like, then add all of the ingredients to a mason jar half-filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.

2.) Strain the chilled mixture into a glass and finish it with a drizzle of caramel dust with a touch of pumpkin pie spice blend or cinnamon. Cheers!

OPTIONAL: Rimming your cocktail glass with caramel and cinnamon sugar.

1.) On a large plate, squeeze some caramel onto one side, then with your glass facedown, dip the rim straight into the caramel. Don’t try to tip the glass, just dip straight down. This prevents the caramel from running down the side of your glass.

2.) Once the rim is covered in caramel, pour some cinnamon sugar on the other side of the plate and dip your caramel-rimmed glass in the cinnamon sugar coating it all the way around.