This pumpkin spice martini recipe is not only delicious but it is super easy to make. With only 3 ingredients, you can have it in your guests’ hands in less than 5 minutes.
I was sitting with dear old hubby at the bar of a much loved restaurant because we were celebrating my birthday and the bartender had a bunch of new drinks for the fall season that he was making for the workers to taste.
The pumpkin spice martini was one of the new drinks and I listened to what the workers said about it. “Too sweet.” “A little weird.” “I don’t like it.” There was one person who did like it.
I really wanted to ask for a little sample, but I didn’t have the nerve.
I watched how the bartender made it to see how much it differed from my version of this delightful and festive cocktail. He put pumpkin puree in it. In my opinion, that was his mistake.
Can’t get enough of pumpkin? You may want to pair this cocktail with my pumpkin cheesecake bread! Yowza!
Does the cocktail have a bold pumpkin taste?
No. It has a mild flavor. The liqueur I used isn’t heavy on the pumpkin and there is a nice balance of spices in it. I like that it’s mild.
Why? Because I do not like pumpkin spice lattes, so if my pumpkin spice martini tasted like that, I would not be a happy camper.
Helpful tips
- Love the look of this cocktail, but can’t find pumpkin spice liqueur? Switch it out with Rumchata
- The beauty of this cocktail is that by switching up vodka flavors you can change the taste in fun and different ways. Here are some ideas: caramel vodka, plain vodka, cinnamon churros vodka (which is a fun one)
- Want to cut the calories a little? Use half and half or milk instead of the light cream
How to make a pumpkin martini
Pre-step
Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice and gather a measuring glass and martini glasses.
After measuring the ingredients, add them to the to the cocktail shaker.
Step one
Gather the ingredients: pumpkin pie cream liqueur, vanilla vodka and light cream.
Step two
Measure 4 ounces pumpkin spice cream liqueur. (A)
Step three
Measure 3 ounces vanilla vodka. (B)
Step four
Measure 3 ounces light cream. (C)
Step five
Wet the rims of the glass with some apple cider, place glass rims in cinnamon sugar mixture. Shake off excess and set glasses aside. (D)
Cap the shaker and shake the pumpkin spice martini for 20 seconds. Strain the contents of the shaker equally between the two martini glasses.
The vertical view.
And the overhead.
I hope you enjoyed this pumpkin spice martini recipe!
What is your favorite holiday cocktail? Please leave me a comment as I’d love to know.
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Pumpkin Spice Martini
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pumpkin spice cream liqueur
- 3 ounces vanilla vodka
- 3 ounces light cream
Garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Put cinnamon and sugar together on a plate and mix until combined. Wet rims of glasses with water and place rim side down in the cinnamon and sugar. Shake glass to remove excess and set glasses aside
- Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice
- Add pumpkin spice liqueur, vodka and light cream
- Cap shaker and shake for 20 seconds
- Strain liquid between two martini glasses
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
Notes
- Love the look of this cocktail, but can’t find pumpkin spice liqueur? Switch it out with Rumchata
- The beauty of this cocktail is just switching out the vodka flavor changes the taste in fun and different ways. Here are some ideas: caramel vodka, plain vodka, cinnamon churros vodka (which is a fun one). Mix and match
- Want to cut the calories a little? Use half and half or milk instead of the light cream
Lisa Bynum
Girl, you are on a roll with these cocktail recipes! I’m loving it … and I’m loving this martini. I like the idea of drinking martinis – I think it goes back to my love of “Breakfast at Tiffanys.” But it has to be a sweet flavored martini like this. No olives for me. Can’t wait to try it!
Elaine
Thanks Lisa! 🙂 One of the things I love about any martini, is the glass it’s in. Oh, I love drinking them, but there is something satisfying about a good martini glass!
Linda
Kind of like a White Russian in fall mode. lol Love the sound of the pumpkin liqueur and vanilla vodka is always on my cocktail shelf. I think my favorite fall cocktail has got to be my Apple Cider Margarita. Here’s to fall!
Elaine
Thanks Linda!! And yes, it is kind of like a white Russian! Mmm. Apple cider margaritas. Love them!
Pam
What a fun cocktail! I have to admit – I had no idea pumpkin spice liqueur was even a thing! Fun photos too!!!!
Elaine
Thank you Pam! I appreciate it!
Jessica Formicola
Bring on alllll the pumpkin! This looks like the perfect fall cocktail!
Elaine
Thanks Jessica! It’s super yummy!
Beth
That looks so yummy! I love the idea of the pumpkin spice liquor! What a perfectly Fall cocktail! Lovely photos, as usual, Lainey!
Elaine
Thanks Beth! It’s a really delicious blend!
mimi rippee
Well this sure got my attention! I always get that pumpkin liqueur in the fall, but just drink it as is over ice. I can’t wait to serve these cocktails to friends. Thanks!
Elaine
Thank you Mimi! What’s your favorite brand?
Christopher
Fun fall drink, for sure. Super smooth and I love the warm, spicy pumpkin taste.
Elaine
Thanks so much Christopher!