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Holiday Cocktails for the Hostess Who Hates to Cook

Spare your guests the food coma and provide holiday cheer in liquid form instead

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The Party With Your Health Nut Friends If you've got friends who are trying to stay healthy throughout the holidays (more power to them!), figuring out what to serve can be a nightmare. Whip up this pumpkin pie-inspired cocktail, and there will be no complaints from health nuts or those who love to indulge. Kelly Milton, creator of the blog Paleo Girl's Kitchen, recommends using potato vodka because it isn't made from grains and contains no added refined sugar -- a good option for those who are living the gluten-free or low-carb lifestyles.

Pumpkin Pie Martini
Serves 4
Ingredients:
6 ounces potato vodka
2 cups canned coconut milk (try to find one with no added ingredients)
1/3 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin
1/3 cup honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup ice cubes

In a blender, add the vodka, coconut milk, pumpkin, honey, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and ice cubes. Blend the mixture on high until smooth, and pour into glasses.

Excerpted with permission from "Paleo Happy Hour: Appetizers, Small Plates & Drinks"
By Kelly Milton
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Photography: Photos by Brent Holland

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