Pumpkin spice lattes might be the poster child for fall drinks, but if you’re looking for something a little stronger, a pumpkin spice espresso martini cocktail is the way to go. It’s the perfect blend of rich flavors and a boozy kick, and it’s not too complicated to make.
All you need is some vanilla vodka, cream liqueur, and a simple pumpkin spice syrup recipe. We’ve got all the details on how to make this delicious drink that will get you in the mood for crisp autumn evenings.
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How To Make A Pumpkin Martini
To make the pumpkin spice martini cocktail, start by rimming your glass with maple syrup and graham cracker crumbs. Set the glass aside and fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add in two ounces of vanilla vodka, one ounce of cream liqueur, and half an ounce of your homemade pumpkin spice syrup. Shake the mixture well and then pour it into the rimmed glass. A little tip – if you like things frothy, add a small amount of egg white to the shaker before shaking. It’ll give you that perfect foam on top.
If you want to get even more creative with your pumpkin spice espresso martini cocktail, try playing around with the proportions or adding in different ingredients. A little bit of cinnamon or nutmeg would be a great addition, and you could even switch up your booze by using spiced rum or whiskey instead of vodka. Just make sure to keep that pumpkin spice syrup as the star of the show.
How To Make The Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Let’s talk about how to make the pumpkin spice syrup.
You’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1.5 cups of brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Combine brown sugar, water, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for about five minutes. Once the syrup has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool before bottling it up and storing it in the fridge for up to two weeks.
This syrup is the real MVP of the pumpkin spice espresso martini cocktail, adding a sweet and spicy depth to the drink.
Pumpkin Martini Recipe
Pumpkin Martini
Ingredients
For the cocktail
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz cream liqueur
- 1/2 oz pumpkin syrup
- maple syrup and graham cracker crumbs for the rim
For the syrup
- 1.5 cups of brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
For the cocktail
- Start by rimming your glass with maple syrup and graham cracker crumbs.
- Set the glass aside and fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add in two ounces of vanilla vodka, one ounce of cream liqueur, and half an ounce of your homemade pumpkin spice syrup.
- Shake the mixture well and then pour it into the rimmed glass.
For the pumpkin syrup
- Combine brown sugar, water, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan and heat over medium heat.
- Once the syrup has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
- Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.
I wanted to try a fun seasonal cocktail and this fit the bill! I don’t usually go for vodka cocktails or creamy cocktails but this one was so delicious. I did my best to recreate it at home with what I had available and you can mix it up as well.
A pumpkin spice espresso martini cocktail might not be your go-to drink, but the blend of flavors is sure to win you over. With the rich coffee taste and the hint of pumpkin spice, you’ll be sipping on the taste of fall all season long.
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