Amanda Cohen (Chef/Owner of Dirt Candy) “I’m usually depressed by holiday drinks because they’re just glasses full of cinnamon and nutmeg with a kick of caffeine or booze poured in at the end (Pumpkin Spice Latte, I’m looking at you). So this year, I made my own. The Great Pumpkin is a brandy cocktail based on the Fog Cutter, but less Tiki and more autumn leaves. It’s brandy, fresh butternut squash juice and a little fresh orange juice. Instead of being heavy and sweet, it’s a super-fresh, super-alive jolt of New England energy.” PHOTO: Stephen Elledge