Sweet and Creamy Pumpkin Spice Martini

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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.

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Ingredients
How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Martini
Recipe Tips
Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
FAQs and Substitutions
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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

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.

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.

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.