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A few tempting signature drink ideas for your Thanksgiving Soriee, featuring some very Thanksgiving-appropriate ingredients…

• Pumpkin Pie - features Kahlua, Malibu Rum, Milk, Cinnamon, and Pumpkin Pie Filling {recipe via cocktailtimes.com - see below for our modified version}
• Gingersnap cocktail - features spiced rum, ginger brandy, eggnog, and a gingersnap cookie! {recipe via thebar.com}
• Pumpkin Divine martini - features Grey Goose La Poire flavored vodka, pumpkin butter (!), Triple Sec, clove, and nutmeg - amongst other things {recipe via cocktailtimes.com}
• Spiced Apple mixer from Stirrings - a blend of real apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Make life easy - just add vodka and serve!

Pumpkin Pie Cocktail Recipe Modification:
We tested the *original recipe for the Pumpkin Pie cocktail today - and found it to be way too “pumpkin-y” for our taste - so here’s a modified version of the recipe that we liked better, with a much more subtle hint of pumpkin:

• 1 oz Malibu rum
• 1 oz Kahlua
• 6 oz milk
• 1/3 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 to 1 tsp pumpkin pie filling (depending on desired taste)

Blend all ingredients together in a blender with a few cubes of ice. Serve in a glass rimmed with very finely crushed graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle more cinnamon on top for garnish. Enjoy!

*(original recipe ingredients: 1 oz Malibu rum, 1/2 oz Kahlua, 2 oz milk, 3/4 oz pumpkin pie filling, ice, cinnamon for garnish)