Calling all pumpkin lovers, this cocktail was made for you! The Pumpkin Martini is a delicious slow sipper for after dinner and all the way through the festive season. This easy autumn cocktail combines vanilla vodka, Irish Cream liqueur, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin spice for the ultimate dessert cocktail. Let’s get to it!
Pumpkin Martini
PREP TIME 5 min
QUICK TIPS
INGREDIENTS
MAKE FOR
1 Person
45
Ml
1.5
Oz
1.5
Parts
Vanilla-flavoured vodka
45
Ml
1.5
Oz
1.5
Parts
Irish cream liqueur, plus more for rimming
1
tablespoon granulated sugar, for rimming
1.5
teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
1.5
tablespoons pumpkin purée
2
tablespoons finely crushed crackers or biscuits, for rimming
INSTRUCTIONS
01
1.
Combine the crackers, sugar and half of the pumpkin spice into an even consistency. Pour a little Irish Cream liqueur in a side dish. Wet the rim of your glass into the liqueur and gently roll it into the graham cracker mixture, removing any excess. Place the glass in the freezer for a quick chill while your making the cocktail.
02
2.
Add the vanilla-flavoured vodka, Irish cream, pumpkin purée and half of the pumpkin spice into a cocktail shaker with ice.
03
3.
Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
04
4.
Strain cocktail into the chilled martini glass.
05
5.
Garnish with the cinnamon stick and serve.
Autumn in a glass
The Pumpkin Martini is a real dessert cocktail thanks to the lusciousness of Irish Cream liqueur. And if you’re already baking pumpkin pie, you can use some of the ingredients, like pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice, to make your perfectly paired cocktail.
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Recipe variations
If you’re a pumpkin lover and want to try experimenting with the cocktail template, here are some variations you should try:
- Make it with Rumchata, a cream liqueur made with rum, dairy cream, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Make a Pumpkin Pie Martini combining vodka, crème de cacao, heavy cream and pumpkin spice. Extra points if you top it off with whipped cream.
- Give brunch a spin by serving Pumpkin Espresso Martini. Mix coffee liqueur, vodka, espresso and pumpkin spice syrup for the ultimate autumn pick-me-up.
If you’re a Martini lover, you should also try the Dirty Martini, Pornstar Martini, Lemon Drop Martini and Apple Martini.
When to serve this cocktail
Thanks to its rich and creamy texture, the drink lends itself to be a dessert cocktail, that will delight your guests, especially during the festive season and Christmas Day, alongside a platter of homemade cakes and biscuits. It’s also a great Halloween cocktail if you’re planning a sophisticated at-home party. And don’t feel like it’s an autumn drink only. Pumpkin purée and syrup are readily available all year long, so you can serve the cocktail at friends’ get-togethers, brunches, and parties to sip away the autumn nostalgia.
There you have it, friends! All the inspiration and know-how to make this moreish cocktail like a pro. For more ideas, tips and tricks, remember to sign up for our newsletter and stay in the mix.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The best way to describe it is autumn in a glass! Irish Cream liqueur and pumpkin purée create pumpkin pie dessert feels, while the warming spices add to the moreish deliciousness of this cocktail.
