Drunken Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie Martini
Raise a Glass to the Founders of Thanksgiving

It's possible to step outside the tradition of a comatose afternoon of beer and football this Thanksgiving by spicing up the cocktails for friends and family. Sam's Wines and Spirits is shaking up the Drunken Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie Martini that is sure to be a holiday hit. This cocktail is the perfect mix of sweetness and spice with the creaminess from the Irish Cream and the fall flavors from the Rum and Pumpkin Schnapps.

Drunken Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie Martini

1 shot (1.5oz) El Dorado Demerara 5 Year Old Rum

1⁄2 shot Hiram Walker Pumpkin Schnapps

1 shot (1.5oz) St Brendan's Irish Cream

· Shaken with ice, serve straight up in a chilled cocktail glass

· Rim the glass with graham cracker crumbs or cinnamon sugar

· Garnish with whip cream and cinnamon stir stick

About Sam's Wines and Spirits:
Founded in 1946, the Rosen family has built Sam's Wines and Spirits into the nation's leading independent wine and spirits retailer. President of Sam's Wines and Spirits, Brian Rosen attributes the company's success to its customer service, selection, price, and knowledgeable staff. The company has been honored by both Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator magazines as Retailer of the Year and has also earned Forbes' Best of the Web award. Sam's Wines and Spirits has four Chicago-area locations in Lincoln Park, Downers Grove, Highland Park, and the South Loop. To learn more about what Sam's Wines and Spirits has to offer visit www.samswine.com.