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. It’s so delicious, you’ll find yourself buying canned pumpkin purée in the middle of summer. An easy fall cocktail, it 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
1.5
Oz
45
Ml
1.5
Parts
Vanilla-flavored vodka
1.5
Oz
45
Ml
1.5
Parts
Irish Cream liqueur, plus more for rimming
1
Tablespoon granulated sugar, for rimming
1.5
Teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1.5
Tablespoons pumpkin purée
Cinnamon stick, for garnish
2
Tablespoons finely crushed graham crackers, for rimming
0
Ice
INSTRUCTIONS
01
1.
Rim a glass with some Irish Cream liqueur, then dip in a mix of graham crumbs, sugar, and half of the pumpkin spice, before chilling in the freezer
02
2.
Add the vodka, Irish Cream liqueur, 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
06
6.
Serve
Fall 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 the drink 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 a Pumpkin Espresso Martini. Mix coffee liqueur, vodka, espresso, and pumpkin spice syrup for the ultimate fall 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 a Pumpkin Martini
Thanks to its rich and creamy texture, the drink lends itself to be a dessert cocktail that will delight your guests, especially during the holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, alongside a platter of homemade pies and cookies. It’s also a great Halloween cocktail if you’re planning a sophisticated at-home party. And don’t feel like it’s a fall drink only. Pumpkin purée and syrup are readily available all year long, so you can serve it at friends’ get-togethers, brunches, and parties to sip away the fall 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 fall 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.
