Happy first official day of Fall! To kick off the Fall spirit we have a Pumpkin Apple Shandy that is a cocktail twist on pumpkin flavored beer! We also are featuring a Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bite recipe that will definitely be a new favorite! Enjoy!

Pumpkin Apple Shandy Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pumpkin beer

• 10 oz apple cider

• 2 oz bourbon (optional)

• Cinnamon & Caramel (for the rim of the glass, also optional)

Instructions:

1. Add beer, apple cider, and bourbon to pitcher and stir carefully.

2. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with apple slices, cinnamon & caramel rim, if desired, and serve immediately.

Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bite Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened

• 2/3 c. shredded mozzarella

• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

• 1/2 c. canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

• 1/2 c. frozen spinach, thawed and drained

• 2 tbsp. sour cream

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2" rounds

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, artichokes, spinach, sour cream, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Spread about a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on top of each zucchini coin.

3. Bake until zucchini is tender and cheese is melty, 15 minutes. For more color, broil on high, 1 to 2 minutes.