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Pumpkin Pie Martinis

This is an amazing treat! My girlfriends start asking me to make this drink in the fall and continue to request it through the holidays. Dessert martinis are always a great way to end a meal.

—CATHLEEN BUSHMAN GENEVA, IL



START TO FINISH: 5 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS


1 vanilla wafer, crushed, optional

Ice cubes

2 ounces vanilla-flavored vodka

2 ounces milk

2 ounces heavy whipping cream

1 ounce simple syrup

1 ounce hazelnut liqueur

1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Dash ground cinnamon

1. If a cookie-crumb rim is desired, moisten the rims of two cocktail glasses with water. Place cookie crumbs on a plate; dip rims in crumbs. Set aside.

2. Fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add the remaining ingredients; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into two chilled cocktail glasses.

TO MAKE AHEAD Prepare a martini mix of vodka, milk, cream, syrup and liqueur. Shake mix before using; pour 1 cup into the mixing glass for each batch of drinks. Add spices and proceed as directed.