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(Pumpkin Spice Martini)

• 2 ounces Bailey’s Irish Cream
• 2 ounces vanilla vodka
• 1 ounce Pumpkin Spice Syrup (recipe below)
• Garnish: Whipped cream, nutmeg, cinnamon stick

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then strain into a coupe or martini glass. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

Pumpkin Spice Syrup:
Combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of brown sugar in a saucepan. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) and 1/3 cup canned pumpkin. Stir continuously over medium heat until sugar has dissolved completely. Allow to cool before using.

Recipes by Hailey Etzel