I love pumpkin and cinnamon, almost as much as I love chocolate. I was recently at a restaurant and had the ideal autumn drink, a pumpkin martini. It was made with pumpkin vodka and it was delicious! I had never even heard of pumpkin vodka before. I knew I had to find a way to replicate it at home. In addition to the vodka I came across pumpkin liqueur. The pumpkin liqueur was equally delicious. I used the liqueur in coffee and hot cocoa.

These are the perfect drink recipes to enjoy this season. A chocolate, pumpkin martini makes a delicious signature drink for a party. The pumpkin and chocolate coffee drink can be served after dinner. It is just as decadent as a dessert. Or you can serve them to your guests on Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Chocolate Martini Recipe
Serves 1

Ingredients:

2 oz. Pumpkin Pie Vodka
1 oz. Chocolate Liqueur
Cinnamon and sugar for rim of glass

Directions:

1. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a wide bowl.
2. Wet the rim of a martini glass and dip it in the mixture.
3. Combine the pumpkin pie vodka and chocolate liqueur in a shaker with ice.
4. Strain into the martini glass.
5. Serve with a side of ice.

Pumpkin Chocolate Coffee Recipe
Serves 1

Ingredients:

1.5 oz. Pumpkin Liqueur (1.5 oz. is equal to 1 shot)
1.5 oz. Chocolate Liqueur
1 serving of brewed coffee
Cinnamon Whipped Cream (recipe below)

Directions:

1. Add shots to a coffee mug.
2. Add coffee and stir.
2. Top with whipped cream.

Cinnamon Whipped Cream Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon of confectioner’s sugar

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl beat cream, sugar, and cinnamon until stiff peaks form. Store the leftover cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe
Serves 1

Ingredients:

Prepare your favorite hot chocolate
1.5 oz. pumpkin liqueur
Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Directions:

1. Dip the rim of a mug in the cinnamon and sugar.
2. Pour the hot chocolate into the mug.
3. Add the liqueur and stir.
4. Top with a dollop of cinnamon whipped cream.

Enjoy and sweeten the soul with chocolate!