Calling all pumpkin-everything lovers, this cocktail is fall in a glass. More so, the Pumpkin Martini is a delicious slow-sipper perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and throughout the holidays. It’s so delicious that you’ll find yourself buying canned 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. 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 Irish Cream, 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, 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
History of the Pumpkin Martini
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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Recipe variations
If you’re a pumpkin lover and want to try experimenting with your Pumpkin Martini, here are some variations you should try:
- You can make your Pumpkin Martini with Rumchata, a cream liqueur made with rum, dairy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- If you’re in for a treat, prepare a Pumpkin Pie Martini combining vodka, crème de cacao, heavy cream, and pumpkin spice. Extra decadent 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 fall pick-me-up.
If you’re a martini lover, you should also try the Dirty Martini, Pornstar Martini with Gin, Lemon Drop Martini, and Apple Martini.
When to serve
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 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 a Pumpkin Martini at friends’ get-togethers, brunches, and parties to sip away the fall nostalgia.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Marilyn Martini is a sweet and sophisticated cocktail named after the legendary actress Marylin Monroe. It consists of apple brandy, grenadine, Champagne and maraschino cherries.
A Candy Martini is a fun, dessert cocktail with caramel syrup, butter whiskey, peanut butter syrup and ice cream mix. There are also several Candy Martini variations with candies, including candy corn, cotton candy, candy cane and more.
