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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, October 24, 2007

TASTE
Adults can sip the night away with this Halloween cocktail

 •  Sweetened cause

By J.M. Hirsch
Associated Press

Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

A pumpkin martini fits the bill for the more mature Halloween revelers. This recipe makes a drink that looks and smells like pumpkin pie.

LARRY CROWE | Associated Press

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While the children slurp black punch and other "boo brews" you concoct for Halloween, whip up a drink that's slightly more sophisticated for the adults to sip on.

This recipe for pumpkin martinis looks and smells like pumpkin pie with just a hint of sweetness.

PUMPKIN MARTINI

  • Ice

  • 1 ounce vodka, chilled

  • 1 ounce vanilla liqueur

  • 1 1/2 ounces orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree

  • Pinch cinnamon

  • Pinch nutmeg

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, vanilla liqueur, orange juice, pumpkin puree and a pinch of cinnamon. Shake well and strain into a cocktail or martini glass. Garnish with a pinch of nutmeg.

    Makes 1 serving.

  • Per serving: 210 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g sugar, 1 g protein