2 ounces Liquor 43
2 ounces Pumpkin syrup — see note
4 ounces cream
1 teaspoon equal parts ground allspice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg — or pumpkin pe spice mix
4 teaspoons hand-whipped cream
Orange zest for garnish
Pour vodka, Liquor 43, pumpkin syrup and cream into martini shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, strain and pour into martini glass. Garnish each with a pinch of pumpkin pie spice, a teaspoon of hand-whipped cream and orange zest. Add caramelized pear to side of glass if desired (recipe follows).
Makes 4 servings.
Note: Pumpkin syrup is sold as a coffee flavoring, and is available at some gourmet markets and online. Brand names for this product are Torani, Monin and DaVinci.
Caramelized pear (for garnish, optional)
4 slices thinly sliced pear (longways)
2 tablespoons unmelted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
In a sauté pan on medium heat, melt the butter then stir in the sugar. Simmer, stir occasionally until the mixture begins to turn golden brown and caramelizes. Add brandy and lemon juice to the pan and simmer to incorporate. Add pear slices and cook each side slowly to tenderize and caramelize. Sprinkle with pumpkin spice and let cool. Add to side of martini glass.
You need to be a member of The Coastal Star to add comments!
Replies