Thanksgiving Pumpkin Bisque and Drink Recipes

Pumpkin Smash Cocktail - Photo Credit KABIK-42

The Mom Buzz just received two “Thanksgiving Recipes” that are sure to blow up grandma’s apron, as they mix the traditional with new flavors. Experts from Dolce Group’s Rare 120 in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas are serving up two new concoctions – Pumpkin Smash cocktail and a savory Pumpkin Lobster Bisque – and we have the exclusive recipe to share with you!

Pumpkin Lobster Bisque

• 8 cups Lobster Stock
• 4 cups Heavy Cream
• 1 Large White Onion, Chopped
• 4 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 2 lb Pumpkin, Roasted, Peeled and Cubed
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 cup Dry Sherry
• 1 cup Lobster Meat, Chopped

Quarter and seed pumpkin, rub lightly with oil, salt and pepper

Roast in a 350 degree oven until soft

When cool peel and cube the pumpkin

Sauté in heavy bottom deep pot, onions and garlic until tender

When tender add the roasted pumpkin

Next add the tomato paste

Add Lobster stock and heavy cream and bring to a simmer

Puree Soup in a blender

Add the Sherry and lobster meat. Whisk well and season to taste with salt and pepper

Pumpkin Smash

• 1 oz. Makers Mark
• ¾ oz. MB Orange Curacao
• ½ oz. rock candy
• ½ oz. half n half
• 2 spoons of pumpkin puree

Combine above ingredients in mixing glass and add ice, shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish: Ground Nutmeg

Let me know if you make either and what you think!