PUMPKIN DRIVER
A cocktail is as important to Thanksgiving as turkey. I am staunch to this notion and therefore cannot, nor will not, be swayed in believing otherwise. My Pumpkin Driver is a go-to apéritif that allures the flavors of the season and delivers a cozy kick of libatious enjoyment every time.
PREP/MIX TIME: 5 Minutes
Yields 2 Cocktails
INGREDIENTS
1 Oz (2 Tbs) – Belvedere Vodka
3 Oz (¼ Cup and 2 Tbs) – Orange Juice
1 Tbs – Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin
¼ Tsp – Ground Nutmeg
½ Tsp – Ground Cinnamon
½ Tsp – Brown Sugar
1 Tsp – Granulated Sugar
1 Part Ground Cinnamon to 2 Parts Granulated Sugar for Garnish
THE NITTY GRITTY
In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine vodka and orange juice; stir for approximately 30 seconds. Add pumpkin, sugars and spices; stir for another 30 seconds, or till glass is teeth chattering cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with cinnamon-sugar. Serve alongside Warm Cannellini and Prosciutto Dip and enjoy!
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
