Pumpkin Spice Russian
a cocktail recipe
Karyn Maier is a freelance writer and creator specializing in natural wellness, the botanical arts, and culinary creations that use herbs and spices. She has written for many industry and consumer publications in both new and traditional media, including ePregnancy, Fitness Link, Club Mom, Let's Live, Natural Living Today, Real Woman, The Herb Quarterly, American Fitness, Mother Earth News, Delicious!, Better Nutrition, etc. She is also the author of several books on using herbs, and a contributor to cookbooks. Ms. Maier is frequently interviewed as an expert by national magazines, including Real Simple and Mother Earth Living. She has also been a guest on several radio talk shows such as Gary Null's Natural Living, The Deborah Ray Show and Martha Stewart Living.
This pumpkin spiced version of a White Russian has all the creaminess and richness of the classic but offers a burst of autumn flavor in every sip.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 5 M
TOTAL | 5 M
1 SERVING
| 4 oz
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SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
COCKTAIL SHAKER
Make pumpkin pie spice:
Gently whisk together spice ingredients, reserve some mixed pumpkin pie spice for garnish.
Make cocktail:
Combine ice, vodka, half and half, Kahlua and pumpkin pie spice in a cocktail shaker; shake well. Top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice for garnish.
For added flavor and elegance, dust the rim of the glass with a combination of crushed graham crackers, pumpkin pie spice and sugar before filling.
cassia
ground
Ground cassia cinnamon's spicy, warm flavor and aroma star in many homespun fall and winter recipes. Cassia is dominant variety of cinnamon in America.
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ground
Dried ground ginger is an aromatic and pungent spice with citrusy, even woodsy, notes. Used in baked goods and ginger-flavored favs.
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Nutmeg has a warm, sweet, slightly pungent aroma and taste. Ground nutmeg is a clumpy, light colored, orange-brown powder.
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ground
Ground allspice is highly aromatic and even more pungent than its whole counterpart. As its name suggests it is redolent of a mix of spices including clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and juniper.
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Freshly ground cloves yield a rich chocolatey brown powder with an intense aroma and a powerful warming flavor.
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