Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Latte Cocktail

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Here’s a scrumptuous and lively holiday cocktail!  Its guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.  Filled to the brim with sugar and spice and all things nice.  A Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Latte Cocktail.   This is what the fancy coffee places would be serving, if they could, and you can make it at home.  There’s a tiny bit of prep work, but it’s worth it!   My recipe is for a batch, so invite your friends.  This is a great offering for a holiday brunch or after a day of shopping.  

I really do love pumpkin spice lattes.  I look forward to their arrival each year and treat myself to at least one each season.  Here’s a easy to follow recipe and the whiskey, just like the whipped cream on top, is totally optional.

Pumpkin “Pie” Spice

This time of year I usually make my own batch of pumpkin Pie spice.  I mix it up and keep it in a jar with a tight lid.  Then, anytime I need a bit for any type of baking (or “cocktailing”), it’s ready to go in an instant.  Here’s my recipe!

Into a small bowl, add the following:  2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon, 2 1/2 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves and 1/8 teaspoon of allspice.  Whisk together to combine, then pour into a jar with a tight lid.  Keep in a cool dry place and you’ve got a good start on your season of cooking (and drinking).

The Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Latte Cocktail

 

Into a slow cooker set on high, add 1 cup of bourbon or Irish Whiskey.  Next add 5 cups of freshly brewed coffee, decaf or regular, depending on the time of day!.  Add 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) , 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.  Use either my recipe above, or store bought pre-made spice.  Add 2 cups of whole milk and 1/2 cup of heavy cream or heavy whipping cream.   Next, add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.  Whisk everything well to combine then let the slow cooker do its thing for about 1-2 hours to let the spices and the pumpkin flavor the coffee and the booze.  

 Whip the rest of the cream with 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Serve the hot lattes in mugs and top with fresh whipped cream and a fresh bit of grated nutmeg.  It’s pretty when garnished with a cinnamon stick.  Cheers!

Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Latte
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Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Latte
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