Pumpkin Spice Pina Colada

I got to sample this cocktail at Kitchen Conservatory last night and thought is was a genius idea...refreshing & fruity yet seasonally festive, something a bit different for the holiday season. This was so good that I'll I'm thinking of making a few for an upcoming backyard bonfire. Kudos to Barb Nack, who served this drink in her Girls' Night Out class.

Pumpkin Spice Pina Colada

 

Kelly's note: I reduced the ice by half for each drink. If you like an icier beverage, use a full cup of cubes.

For each drink:

2 ounces Coco Lopez cream of coconut

2 ounces pineapple juice

1 ounce spiced rum

1/2 cup of ice

dash of pumpkin pie spice, for garnish (recipe below)

cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Mix all ingredients, except the pumpkin pie spice & cinnamon stick, in a blender and whiz until smooth. Pour into a glass, add a cinnamon stick & sprinkle with a pinch or two of pumpkin pie spice.

If you stir the drink gently with the cinnamon stick, you'll create a spicy swirl. Yum.

For the pumpkin pie spice:

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Stir to blend in a small bowl.