At long last, October has finally arrived, bringing with it cooler temperatures, falling leaves, Halloween, and of course, everything pumpkin spice. From lattes to pies, the tasty orange squash seems to be everywhere that you go.
In the spirit of pumpkin spice, we at Hendersonville Lifestyle thought that there should be a special cocktail to relish throughout the coming holiday season and beyond. To help us turn our concept into reality, we reached out to Cody Bolen, bartender at Safari’s Brick Oven & Grille to see what he could concoct for us. Within a few days, our crafty mixologist had created the perfect signature drink for October – the Pumpkin Pie Martini.
The Pumpkin Pie Martini is a tasty treat that is perfect for unwinding during happy hours or for enjoying during holiday celebrations. Blending the tastes of Pumpkin Spice RumChata, Absolut Vanilla Vodka and a few seasonal spices, the drink is easy to make. Whether enjoyed during an evening at Safari’s or at home, the Pumpkin Pie Martini is the new “it” cocktail for the fall.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Ingredients
1.5 z. Pumpkin Spice RumChata
1.5 oz. Absolut Vanilla Vodka
1 tbsp. Pumpkin Puree
¼ tsp. Vanilla Extract
Maple Syrup
Graham Crackers
Whipped Cream
Cinnamon
Ice
Martini Glass
Cocktail Shaker
Strainer
Recipe
1. Crush graham crackers into crumbs on a saucer.
2. Select a standard martini glass. Coat the rim of the glass with maple syrup and then dip it into the graham cracker crumbs.
3. Combine the ingredients by adding the RumChata, vanilla vodka, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
4. Cover the cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds until the mixture is very cold.
5. Strain the drink into the prepared martini glass.
6. Garnish the drink by topping it with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Cody Bolen, Bartender
Cody is the longtime bartender at Safari's Brick Oven & Grille, Hendersonville's go to place for great steaks and signature drinks. Throughout his career, he has become known for creating many unique cocktails that complement every special occasion, including the Pumpkin Pie Martini.
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