But chances are, you’ve got your planning and shopping routine down pat.

First you should estimate how many people will attend your holiday gathering.

But keep the bar the other key in of bar set high.

Friends clinking glasses

Obviously, autumn is the season for pumpkin and toasted pecans.

With all of that complexity, it’s no wonder that theBourbon Bramblekeeps things simple literally.

It doesn’t need more than simple syrup, lemon juice, and a splash of blackberry liqueur.

Bowl of sangria

It’s the drink you want in your hand when photos are taken.)

Pumpkin Pie Martini

Have your guests decide: is thePumpkin Pie Martinimore pumpkin or more martini?

The cream will add to the richness of the drink while keeping it chilled at the same time.

glass, bottle, and barrel of bourbon

While the cream gets cold, the rest of the ingredients are combined in a shaker.

This includes vanilla vodka andrum, boosted by pumpkin puree, half and half, and maple syrup.

A dash of pumpkin pie spice and a handful of ice elevate the mixture from dessert to cocktail.

Pumpkin martini

Or is it the other way around?

It includes only vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer,Simple Joysays.

(Ginger beer is similar to ginger ale in that they’re both non-alcoholic.

dried and fresh cranberries

But ginger beer is spicier and more flavorful,Town & Countrysays.)

A softer chorus would disagree over more than just a technicality.

Be forewarned that Negroni lovers tend to have strong opinions about what twists enhance the bitter Italian classic most.

bartender stirring negroni