Pumpkin & Gingerbread Cocktail

October 23, 2008 by Mansi

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This is the first cocktail recipe that brings you a fusion of two great fall flavors – Pumpkin and Gingerbread! We could dream up a 100 ways to combine these in a cake, cookie, a pie or any other dessert, but how ingenious is it to make a Pumpkin Gingerbread Cocktail! Complete with a shot of dark rum, a splash of kahlua liqueur and chilled coffee, this is one seriously flavorful Cocktail recipe that will transport you to a world of fairies, gingerbread man and pumpkins! This is a great cocktail recipe for warm and cozy evenings, and I think the kahlua makes it a lovely adult dessert cocktail!

[Recipe & Photo courtesy of CocktailTimes; Recipe developed by Eben Klemm, director of cocktail development for B.R. Guest Restaurants]

Ingredients
2 oz Goslings Dark Rum
1 tbsp gingerbread essence
1 oz Pumpkin Molasses
1/2 oz chilled coffee
Splash of Kahlua
Garnish: Ginger bread cookie

Directions
Shake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a ginger bread cookie.

This Fall Cocktail recipe is perfect for entertaining guests, or great when served at Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinners!

Filed Under: Food, Uncategorized

Comments

Nazarina A says:

October 24, 2008 at 11:52 am

I am in love with martini glasses and your contents sound and look delicious! Just perfect for Fall!
david says:

October 24, 2008 at 7:40 am

what a wonderful idea! I’m definitely inspired:)

David B
Mansi says:

October 23, 2008 at 9:38 pm

thanks Jen! now you can look forward to many more classic cocktails!:)
Jen says:

October 23, 2008 at 7:56 am

Cocktail Times always has the best drink recipes! nice choice Mansi!:)

jen

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