Experimenting with Pumpkin Cinnamon Vodka Drink #1: Pumpkin Pie Martini

So now that I have my pumpkin cinnamon vodka, what should I do with it? As I mentioned, the vodka was actually pretty tasty to sip. So, I need some drink recipes! My first goal is to try and re-create the drink that started this pumpkin-infusing business in the first place!! However, I have some obstacles to overcome- first, I had that drink in March and really can't tell you what was in it anymore (other than pumpkin!). Second, the restaurant where I had the drink does not have a website or menu, which will remind me what was in the drink.

So I did some searching online and found various mentions and recipes for pumpkin pie martinis. I used these recipes to give me some ideas- then I started experimenting!

INGREDIENTS:

1 shot pumpkin cinnamon vodka

1/2 shot amaretto

1/2 shot half and half (or whatever cream-type product you prefer)

splash each of Kahlua and butterscotch schnapps

DIRECTIONS: Mix together and shake in a martini shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass. For my drink, I used graham cracker for the rim of the glass. Just wet the edge of your martini glass and dip it in crushed graham cracker. Its super easy and adds a really nice touch. Finally, I sprinkled some ground cinnamon on the top and added a stick of cinnamon as a garnish.

VERDICT: Very tasty!!!!! The amaretto and butterscotch schnapps add a bit of caramel and sweet taste to the drink. But the cinnamon really stands out. And the cream makes it yummy and creamy (duh!). Its a perfect winter drink.

I am highly excited by how well my first attempt at creating a recipe for my pumpkin cinnamon vodka turned out. But I am not done experimenting yet! Look for a few more attempts in the near future- I'd like to try a recipe that doesnt call for so many different types of alcohol as well as one that does not use cream. Stay tuned!

Did you try my drink recipe? If so, what do you think? With what other mixers should I try to pair my pumpkin cinnamon vodka?