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    Sweet and Creamy Pumpkin Spice Martini 

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 · Updated: Oct 25, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Pumpkin spice latte meets vodka martini in this easy and delicious drink. With all the flavors of fall - like pumpkin pie and cozy spices - this Pumpkin Spice Martini makes a fantastic Thanksgiving cocktail.  

    Pumpkin Spice Martinis
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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Martini
    • Recipe Tips 
    • Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
    • FAQs and Substitutions
    • Turn Up the Pumpkin Flavor
    • Try These Pumpkin Cocktail Recipes 
    • More Delicious Recipes You’ll Love 
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    • Sweet and Creamy Pumpkin Spice Martini 

    The perfect cocktail for Thanksgiving dinners and fall cocktail hour, this pumpkin spice martini is a little sweet, a little decadent, and sure to be one of your new favorite fall cocktails. 

    We’re skipping graham crackers on the rim of the glass and other more complex garnishes in favor of a sprinkle of nutmeg, one of the key ingredients in pumpkin pie spice mix. You can also garnish this delicious cocktail with a cinnamon stick if you prefer. 

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Martinis
    • Vodka
    • Pumpkin spice syrup
    • Irish cream liqueur
    • Heavy cream
    • Cold brew coffee
    • Aromatic bitters
    • Fresh nutmeg (garnish)

    How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Martini

    Combine all ingredients - except nutmeg - in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. 

    Cold brew coffee being poured into a cocktail shaker.

    Shake well. Double strain into a coupe glass or martini glass. 

    Pumpkin pie martini being poured from a cocktail shaker through a strainer held over a glass.

    Grate a little fresh nutmeg over the top of your drink and/or garnish with a cinnamon stick.

    Nutmeg being grated over a glass filled with cocktail.

    Enjoy!

    Recipe Tips 

    • Make your pumpkin spice syrup ahead of time, so it has a couple hours to chill in the fridge.
    • Don’t want to buy or make cold brew coffee? Brew up strong coffee in your favorite coffee maker, then refrigerate it until you’re ready to make your cocktail. 
    • Don’t like nutmeg? Use a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick to garnish your cocktail instead of the fresh nutmeg. 
    Pumpkin Spice Martini

    Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup

    It takes just 10 minutes to make your own pumpkin spice simple syrup with real pumpkin puree. And since it lasts for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, you can make it days ahead of your cocktail hour. 

    A jar of pumpkin spice syrup.

    FAQs and Substitutions

    What kind of vodka should I use? 

    Grab your favorite plain vodka for this recipe. Vanilla vodka and other sweetened vodkas will change the taste of this drink. If you want to use a flavored vodka, infuse your favorite plain vodka with pumpkin purée using the instructions on my DIY Pumpkin Infused Vodka page.

    What kind of Irish Cream liqueur should I use? 

    I love Five Farms Irish Cream liqueur, but Baileys Irish Cream would be delicious as well. 

    What can I use instead of Irish cream liqueur? 

    If you don’t like or can’t find Irish cream liqueur, substitute another cream liqueur like RumChata for the Irish cream. 

    Where can I find aromatic bitters? 

    Angostura, aromatic bitters are the gold standard and available at most grocery and liquor stores. Look for it in the alcohol section of your favorite grocery store.

    Do I have to double strain my cocktail?

    Nope. I like to double strain this drink - pouring it through both the cocktail shaker's strainer and a fine mesh strainer - to remove any small pieces of ice, or pumpkin puree from the syrup. If these things don't bother you, feel free to skip the extra strainer.

    Turn Up the Pumpkin Flavor

    Want extra pumpkin flavors in your martini? Make my DIY Pumpkin Infused Vodka and use it in place of regular vodka in this recipe. 

    A bottle of pumpkin infused vodka
    DIY Pumpkin Infused Vodka

    Try These Pumpkin Cocktail Recipes 

    Pumpkin Pie Martini
    Pumpkin Pie Martini (Dairy Free)
    Pumpkin Ginger Martini
    Pumpkin Ginger Martini (without Cinnamon)

    More Delicious Recipes You’ll Love 

    • Tart and Refreshing Apple Cider Sangria
    • Quick Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal for an Easy Fall Breakfast
    • Holiday Spice RumChata Martini (without Pumpkin)
    • The Perfect Fall Spiced Apple Cocktail
    • Apple Old Fashioned is the Perfect Fall Cocktail

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    Pumpkin spice latte meets vodka martini in this easy and delicious drink. With all the flavors of fall - like pumpkin pie and cozy spices - this Pumpkin Spice Martini makes a fantastic Thanksgiving cocktail.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Cocktail Shaker
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 2 oz vodka
    • 1.5 oz pumpkin spice syrup
    • 0.75 oz Irish cream liqueur
    • 0.25 oz heavy cream
    • 1 oz cold brew coffee
    • 3 dashes aromatic bitters
    • Fresh nutmeg (garnish)

    Instructions

    Combine all ingredients - except nutmeg - in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

    Shake well. Double strain into a coupe or martini glass.

    Grate fresh nutmeg over the top of your drink.

    Enjoy!

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    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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