Pumpkin Spice Martini is an incredible fall or winter cocktail loaded with flavors from real pumpkin, pumpkin spice, baileys, and vanilla. It comes together in 5 minutes and is perfect for warm and cozy evenings during holidays (vegetarian, gluten-free).

About Pumpkin Spice Martini

Pumpkin Spice Martini is a delicious cocktail loaded with fall and winter flavors. It is creamy, rich, mildly sweet, and smooth and comes together in under 5 minutes.

It is made using fall essentials like pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and Bailey’s and is a perfect drink to get warm and cozy.

Make this martini with pumpkin spice for your holiday get-togethers and house parties.

This pumpkin vodka martini is the perfect fall cocktail to serve for Thanksgiving dinners, too. Make it while pumpkin season lasts, and make the cocktail hour fun.

The pumpkin spice martini recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, and you can easily scale the recipe per your requirements.

Here are some more cocktail recipes that you may like

• Mango Martini
• Virgin Mojito
• Red Wine Sangria
• Mango Mojito
• Frozen Mango Daiquiri
• Blueberry Mojito Cocktail

If you like pumpkin-flavored drinks, then do try

• Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte
• Pumpkin Spiced Milk
• Pumpkin Spice Horchata
• Pumpkin Juice
• Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

Pumpkin – Use canned pumpkin puree or make it at home using my easy Pumpkin Puree Recipe.

Pumpkin Pie Spice – Make it at home using my easy recipe, or buy a jar.

Sugar Syrup – You can also use sweeteners like maple syrup or sugar-free substitutes.

Pumpkin spice syrup is also a great solution. Make sure to skip adding additional pumpkin spice to the recipe if using pumpkin spice syrup instead of simple syrup.

Bailey’s – The Irish cream adds a rich and creamy flavor to this fall cocktail.

You can replace it with pumpkin spice Irish cream liqueur or rumchata. Remember to reduce the pumpkin spice quantity in the recipe, as these two have already added spices.

Vodka – The base of this pumpkin martini recipe is vodka. I used plain vodka (Stoli Vanilla, Absolut Vanilla, or Grey Goose Vanilla) but you can buy any flavors that go well with the pumpkin spice like vanilla vodka, caramel vodka, or whipped cream vodka.

Vanilla – Use a good quality vanilla extract for the best taste.

For Rimming – Rim the serving glasses with maple syrup, castor sugar, and pumpkin spice mix.

Whipped Cream – It is optional, but I like to garnish my drink with just a dollop of whipped cream.

How To Make Pumpkin Spice Martini

Rim The Glass

Start by rimming the serving glass.

Mix together ½ cup castor sugar and 2 tablespoon pumpkin spice mix on a shallow plate.

Brush the rim of a martini glass with maple syrup, and then turn the glass upside down and dip the rim into the sugar mixture. Shake off the excess sugar.

Freeze the glass for 15-20 minutes to get a nice frost.

Make The Cocktail

Add

• 2 oz (60 ml) vodka
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• ½ oz (15 ml) sugar syrup
• 1 oz (30 ml) baileys
• 1 cup ice cubes

to a cocktail shaker.

Shake well.

Check for the sweetener and add more if needed.

Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.

Top with whipped cream and cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pro Tips By Neha

Do not skip rimming the glass. With every sip you take, the spices from the rimming will make autumn flavors burst in your mouth.

Use martini glasses to serve the drink. It has a large rim, and you can enjoy the spiced sugar throughout your drink.

Chilling the glasses before pouring the cocktail ensures the drink stays chilled for longer.

Use the leftover spiced sugar (rimming sugar) in your coffee or tea.

This cocktail recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

Graham Cracker Rim – Rim the cocktail glass with graham cracker crumbs. Powder a few graham crackers in a grinder. Brush the glass rim with maple syrup and coat it with the crumbs.

Storage Suggestions

This drink tastes the best when made fresh, but if you have some leftovers, you can keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for around 2-3 days.

You can vacuum seal the pumpkin pie martini to keep it fresh for longer. This method will also help preserve the martini’s flavor and aroma.

You can also freeze this drink. Transfer the martini to an airtight container and freeze it for up to a month. Before serving, let it thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Remember to shake the martini well before serving, as the ingredients may settle over time.

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