Get into the spirit of the holiday season with Spiced Persimmon Smoothie Cocktails. Spice up this season with this densely rich, flavorful fruit that is the base for a light, airy cocktail for a kicka$$ holiday.

Makes 2 servings in Martini Glasses

Ingredients:

• 2 Fuyu Persimmon small to medium with stem removed and roughly cut into chunks
• ½  cup of almond milk or coconut milk
• 2 TBS of real maple syrup
• ⅛ Ground cinnamon
• ⅛ ground nutmeg
• 1 ½ ounces of bourbon
• 4 large ice cubes
• For garnish star anise and a fresh slice of persimmon
• A pinch of ginger or nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients (except a pinch of ginger or nutmeg) in a blender and mix until smooth and thoroughly pureed.
2. Pour into glasses and garnish with a slice of persimmon and a star anise on the rim and top of the cocktail with a pinch of ginger or nutmeg.

Clink and have a cheerful, foolproof holiday season!

–Recipe by Ariel Sultan