?269/366: “Thanksgiving in a Glass”
Wednesdays are normally my beer day. I’m still playing catch up on that, but this week I wanted to do something a little different.
Anyone who has spent any time with me in a social setting knows that I love exploring the world of cocktails. Adding a twist to an old recipe, finding new things to make, finding the right cocktail for the right event, etc.
So about a week and a half ago when Pinnacle sent a rep to the local liquor store to sample out their new Pumpkin Pie vodka, I was excited.
I was less excited though, when we found out it was SO new, that she didn’t know what to do with it, or what to mix it with. After tasting it, I had some ideas.
So I bought a bottle and brought it home…and we’ve gone through a couple of bottles since then, because once I started pouring these, we couldn’t get enough. I even have a couple of our neighbors hooked on them. And I’ve been told that the folks at the liquor store are now sharing my recipe with their customers as well.
So you heard it here first. This is my “Thanksgiving in a Glass” and if you have one, you’ll be hooked!
Ingredients list:
Pinnacle Pumpkin Pie Vodka
SPICED Apple Cider
Cinnamon Sticks
Nutmeg Powder
Whipped Cream (we’re fans of the Extra Creamy style around here)
Warm up your apple cider in a sauce pan. I usually heat mine for about 6 minutes over medium heat in a small pan. You know it’s ready when you start to see a little steam and the cider is swirling just a little bit on the surface. This gets the cider nice and hot, while never reaching a boil. (alternately, you could heat 8oz of cider in your microwave for about a minute)
Place a cinnamon stick in your mug and pour a shot of Pinnacle Pumpkin Pie Vodka over it.
My ratio is one part vodka to two parts cider.
Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with nutmeg.
Have a seat, kick your feet up, tip it back and enjoy your evening. Once you have one, you probably won’t be going anywhere for a while.
Enjoy!
And please, drink responsibly.
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Kate says
Thanks for the recipe! I went to the tasting on Thursday and came home with a bottle..I tried it with the cream soda as you also suggested, delish!! Thanks for the idea and I look forward to some more!!
Charlotte Hides says
Hi there we love your recipe and would love to share it on our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pinnaclevodkas
Can we have your permission?
Cheers
Hepcat says
If you wouldn’t mind including a link back to this post and a credit for the recipe, I’d have no problem with that at all!
Bobbie Giesler Garza says
Took your suggestion and made the Thanksgiving in a glass! WOW! Super delicious! Thank you!!!
Hepcat says
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Debi Bentley says
Thanks for the new recipe! I make Pumpkin Pudding shots with this Vodka, they’re pretty delicious!
Bridgette says
Will it taste okay if the apple cider isn’t SPICED?
Hepcat says
I guess it depends on your personal taste. I’ve never done it without the spiced cider, because I prefer the flavor of the spiced cider to regular, especially when it’s heated up.
Give it a shot, let me know how it tastes!
Allison says
When you say one part vodka to two parts cider, does that mean one shot vodka per 16oz cider..?
Hepcat says
In my case, it means I pour double the amount of cider to the amount of vodka I pour, regardless of the actual measurements. So if measured in shots, I would do a shot of vodka to two shots of cider.