Pumpkin Pie Punch
I'm a pie person. I'll choose a slice of pie over cake any day. And, I love to create a cocktail with all of the flavorings of a pie. My Pumpkin Pie Punch is like a slice of pie in a glass. It's a little like a milk punch, but ALL ABOUT PUMPKIN PIE!!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (Do not use pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup Brandy
- 2 whole cloves
- splash milk
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Add half and half, pumpkin puree, confectioners sugar and spices in a pan, stirring everything to combine.
- Heat gently, but do not bring to a boil.
- Take pan off heat, and add vanilla. Cool slightly.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a bowl. Discard solids.
- Add brandy and stir to combine.
- Using a funnel, pour into clean bottle(s).
- For serving: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and pumpkin pie spice. Add 1/2 cup water to a separate bowl. Invert glass and dip in water, then dip in graham cracker mixture to line the rim of the glass. Pour punch over ice, and top with a splash of milk. Mix to combine and serve with a cocktail-sized straw.
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