GINGERBREAD COCKTAILS

Recipe for the:

GINGERBREAD MARTINI

For NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY

There's some debate about whether National Gingerbread Day is June 5th or November 21st.  Since gingerbread is pretty much a holiday food, I'm going with November 21st on this one, but I'll gladly celebrate it twice a year since I love gingerbread!

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Updated 11-2017

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PUMPKIN PIE MARTINI - Thanksgiving Cocktail #7

Thanksgiving Martini

MY FAMOUS PUMPKIN PIE MARTINI

from The Martini Diva

How to avoid a Thanksgiving Day Disaster Tip #7:

 Never go to a person's house as a guest without a hostess gift! 

Updated 10 - 2017

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Pumpkin Eggnog Martini

A friend of mine raved about his "Granny's Pumpkin Eggnog" and asked me to create a cocktail based on her recipe. Because I'm not a huge eggnog fan, I have to honestly say I didn't think this would taste good at all but I'm willing to try anything once so I gave it a go.    Like the Pumpkin Pie Martini I created ages ago, I was pleasantly surprised by this cocktail. I did not use his Granny's eggnog recipe but used a pre-made eggnog instead. I also did not cook and scrape out a pumpkin (even for a good friend that's a lot of work when trying out a new cocktail), I used canned pumpkin puree, but even without his Granny's tender loving care and ridiculous amount of work, this tasted great!
If you're ambitious, go right ahead and make your own eggnog, cut up, cook and puree some fresh pumpkin. Frankly, I'd rather spend my time drinking the martini than slaving away on the fine details.   The PUMPKIN EGGNOG MARTINI   INGREDIENTS
1 Oz. Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum
2 Oz. Prepared Eggnog
1/2 Oz. Heavy Cream or Half & Half 3 Tbsp. Pumpkin Puree

Garnish: Pinch of Fresh Vanilla Seeds, Pumpkin Pie Spice

Tools: Cocktail Shaker

Glass: Cocktail (Martini) or Punch Cup

DIRECTIONS
Chill your glass in the freezer.
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously until well blended.
Pout into the chilled glass, sprinkle on the vanilla seeds, dust with a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice and serve.
Yes, you can make this without the alcohol for a Pumpkin Eggnog Mocktail and yes, you can substitute a nut milk for the cream.   Updated 10-2017 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

PUMPKIN CREAM MARTINI - Thanksgiving Cocktail #5

Thanksgiving Martini #5 of 9:

THE PUMPKIN CREAM MARTINI

from The Martini Diva

How to avoid a Thanksgiving Day Disaster Tip #5:

• Get yourself invited to another person's Thanksgiving dinner.

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Fall Apple Jack Martini - Thanksgiving Martini #4

 

Thanksgiving Martini #4 of 9:

THE FALL APPLE JACK MARTINI

How to avoid a Thanksgiving Day Disaster Tip #4:

• Time to do the grocery shopping for the bird and everything except the fresh greens, breads and seafood.
• Figure about 1.3 to 1.5 pounds of turkey per guest!
• If you're ordering a special bird - duck, goose, turducken or a deep fried turkey - order now!
• Have yourself a couple of these Fall Apple Jack Martinis at the end of the day - you'll need all the relaxation you can get before the big day!

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Cranberry Pomegranate Martini - Thanksgiving Cocktail #3

Thanksgiving 
CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE MARTINI

How to avoid a Thanksgiving Day Disaster Tip #3:

• It's just about one week before the big meal and now is the time to clean out your refrigerator to make room for the turkey and all those side dishes you'll be serving!
• You should also get your shopping list together if you haven't done so already, and don't forget about special cooking equipment you might need!
• Making homemade pies? Make your crusts now and freeze them to save time on the big day.

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A Cranberry Whiskey Martini is Thanksgiving Martini

CRANBERRY A G0-G0 MARTINI Recipe
a cranberry whiskey cocktail from The Martini Diva
Updated November 19, 2015

How to avoid a Thanksgiving Day Disaster Tip #2:
Reduce some of the stress of cooking and footing the bill for that big meal.

• Cook the turkey but ask your guests to bring a side dish.  Ask for their "specialties" by saying something like "it just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without your fill-in-the-blank!"
• Supply a nice wine for the dinner but BYOB is the rule for the booze - you're not required to host a full bar and, if they don't drink it all up, you might get a few ounces leftover for your martinis after.
• Order your pies from the local bakery or a pie chain.
• Book a Thanksgiving cruise and avoid the whole issue!

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