The mornings have been crisp and cool here lately, so it’s got me in the mood for fall flavors. One of my favorite fall flavors is pumpkin, so this pumpkintini recipe from Three Olives Vodka definitely grabbed my attention.
This yummy cocktail would be perfect for a fall harvest or Halloween party. Make a whole pitcher to shake and pour in your guests’ glasses as they arrive.  It’s sure to be a big hit.
The crème de cacao, vanilla, and pumpkin flavors sound like a wonderful fall flavor combination. Yum!

Pumpkin Pie-tini

1 oz. milk
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 ½ oz. Three-O Vanilla vodka
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I have a couple cocktail recipes for you to help you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Korbel. Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th and continues through October 15th.
It’s a month long celebration of  the culture, traditions and achievements of Americans who trace their roots back to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
To plan your own Hispanic Heritage celebration tap in to the lively songs, vibrant art, traditional dances and delicious Hispanic recipes and drinks. Think of the culture and the people to help you create a party loaded with authentic fun.
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It’s apple season around here, time for apple pies, caramel apples, apple cake, everything apple sounds good this time of year. It’s also time to start thinking about those fall harvest parties, and what’s on the menu. I have a fabulous caramel apple pie cocktail recipe to share with you today from Three Olives Vodka.

Caramel Apple Pie

1 oz. 1800 Silver Tequila
½ oz. butterscotch schnapps
1 oz. apple cider
1 tsp. lemon juice

Combine ingredients and shake well with ice, strain into martini glass. Garnish with an apple slice.
The Three Olives Vodka website has more cocktail recipes for your fall and holiday party planning.
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Like I said earlier, a pitcher of your favorite or signature cocktail works wonderful for summer backyard barbecues. It’s quick, easy, and you can make them ahead.
Here are three yummy sangria cocktail pitcher recipes from Leblon Cachaça.

Sangrias Blanco
3 oz. Leblon Cachaça
3 oz. pisco
3 oz. elderflower liqueur
6 oz. white cranberry juice
6 oz. semi sweet white wine
1 oz. fresh lime juice
3 oz. soda water
Directions:
Fill half of the pitcher with ice. Add the ingredients and stir well. Garnish with slices of limes, apples, cucumbers, kiwi, sage leaves star fruit and green grapes if available.

Traditional Sangria
4 oz. Leblon Cachaça
2 oz. brandy
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One of my favorite summer cocktail flavors is watermelon. There’s just something about a cold fruity drink during the summer that just hits the spot. Hornitos Tequila has a unique new summery-spin on the classic Mojito.

Watermelon Hornijo
Ingredients:
2 oz Hornitos Reposado
2 tsp sugar
6-8 mint leaves
Club soda
1 lime, halved
4 ounces fresh watermelon
Mint sprig for garnish
Directions: In a large glass, combine mint, lime, and sugar. Using a muddler, mash together mint and lime until sugar is dissolved. Add watermelon, and muddle until broken down. Stir in Hornitos Reposado and ice cubes, and garnish with mint sprig.
Enjoy!

Are you looking for a cocktail to serve at a Christmas party or New Year’s Eve bash that not only taste good, but may have health benefits as well? If so, then you may be interested in the Ginger Champagne Cocktail recipe that I found in the December issue of SELF magazine.
They say that “ginger may help prevent cancer halting abnormal cell growth”. It also only has about 150 calories per serving. You know what though? I think I would try this drink if it had 1000 calories per serving! It sounds delicious! Here’s the recipe and directions for you:
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