PREP TIME 5 min
Calling all pumpkin-everything lovers, this cocktail is autumn in a glass. More so, the Pumpkin Martini is a slow-sipping deliciousness to drink after (or during) dinner and all the way through the festive season. It’s so delicious that you’ll find yourself buying pumpkin purée in the middle of summer.
This easy fall cocktail combines vanilla vodka, Irish cream, pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice for the ultimate dessert cocktail. Without further ado, let’s jump straight into the recipe:
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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.
Add the vanilla-flavoured vodka, Irish cream, pumpkin purée and half of the pumpkin spice into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
Strain cocktail into the chilled martini glass.
Garnish with the cinnamon stick and serve.
This fall-in-a-glass drink is a seasonal variation on the classic Vanilla Martini. Otherwise light to the taste, the Pumpkin Martini (also called Pumpkin Spice Martini) becomes a real dessert cocktail thanks to the lusciousness of Irish cream. What’s more, you can use the remainder of your pumpkin pie baking endeavours to gather pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice.
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If you’re a pumpkin lover and want to try experimenting with your Pumpkin Martini, here are some variations you should try:
If you’re a martini lover, you should also try the Dirty Martini, Pornstar Martini with Gin, Lemon Drop Martini and Apple Martini.
Thanks to its rich and creamy texture, the Pumpkin Martini 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 a Pumpkin Martini at friends’ get-togethers, brunches and parties to sip away the autumn nostalgia.
