Celebrate the fall season in good spirits. These creamy, dreamy drinks come together quickly and are perfect for sipping fireside.

1) Pumpkin Eggnog

PREP 20mins

Chill 4 hours

• 12 egg yolks
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 Tbsp. vanilla
• 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• Star anise of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

In a large heavy saucepan combine egg yolks, 1 cup of the cream, 1 cup of the milk and the sugar. Cook and stir over medium about 5 minutes or until mixture just coats a metal spoon; do not boil. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Stir in remaining 2 cups cream, remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, the pumpkin, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice. Set pitcher in a large bowl of ice water; stir 2 minutes. Cover; chill 4 to 24 hours. Top each serving with a star anise or nutmeg. Makes 8 servings (1 cup each)

2) Pumpkin white Russian

Start to finish: 5 mins

• 2 tbsp half-and-half
• 2 tbsp canned pumpkin
• 1 tsp packed brown sugar
• 3 tbsp (1 1/2 0z) vodka
• 2 tbsp (1oz) coffee liquer
• ice cubes
• heavy cream (optional)

In a small bowl whisk together half-and-half, pumpkin and brown sugar. In an ice-filled rocks glass combine vodka and coffee liqueur. Gently drizzle pumpkin mixture on top. Add a splash of cream (if using). Makes 1 serving (2/3 cup).

3) Spiced Pumpkin Horchatas

Start to Finish 10 mins

• 1 1/2 cups refrigerated rice milk or coconut milk
• 1 banana, peeled, cut up and frozen
• 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup cooked brown or white rice, chilled
• 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (4oz) rum (optional)
• ice cubes
• cinnamon sticks (optional)

In a blender combine first seven ingredients (through cinnamon) and rum (if using). Cover and blend until smooth. Serve in ice-filled glasses. Add cinnamon sticks (if using) or sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Makes 2 servings.

4) Pumpkin Brandy Alexander

Start to Finish 5 minutes

• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ice cubes
• 3 tbsp 1 1/2 oz brandy
• 3 tbsp brewed espresso or coffee
• 3 tbsp canned pumpkin
• 2 tbsp hald and half or whole milk
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• Star anise (optional)

In a shallow dish combine sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Wet the rim of a martini glass with a damp paper towel. Dip rim in spice mixture to coat.

In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice combine brandy , espresso, pumpkin, half-and-half, and maple syrup. Cover and shake until very cold. Strain liquid into prepared glass. Top with a star anise (if using). Makes one serving.

Non Alcoholic Eggnog 3