Pecan Pie Martini
A festive, simple pecan pie martini made with a blend of seasonal vodkas and Irish cream liqueur. It’s sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.
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I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season than with a cocktail party complete with a pomegranate mimosa or a vodka cranberry.
Think about it, your surrounded by friends and family in a warm house, enjoying delicious cocktails, and watching the snowflakes flutter to the ground.
It is the perfect day to share one of our favorite drink recipes. A rich and decadent pecan pie martini!
The drink only uses four ingredients, but if you decide to take just a few minutes in the kitchen, you’ll have a sweet garnishment that looks amazing!
The cocktail tastes just like one of my favorite Fall pies. So, if you’re a fan of martinis and pecan pie, then this is a drink you have to try at least once.
Optional Garnishment: Crushed Pecan for the Rim
First, in a food processor or chopper combine the brown sugar and pecans. Pulse them together for a few seconds and pour the mixture into a bowl large enough to fit the top of the martini glass.
Next, pour the maple syrup on to a small saucer and dip the top rim of the martini glass in the syrup. Alternatively, you could use your finger or a small brush to apply the maple syrup.
Last, carefully dip the sticky rim of the glass into the pecan mixture and give it a small twist. Now, you have a decorative glass in which to serve your party drink.
Refrigerate the glass until you’re ready to serve the drink.
How to Make a Pecan Pie Martini
Here’s a snapshot explaining how to make this cocktail. The full recipe is further down the page.
First, start by gathering all of your ingredients. Grab a shot glass and a drink shaker or mason jar for easy mixing.
Next, add a handful of ice to your shaker cups. The cup should be about 1/3 to 1/2 full. You want just enough ice to chill the drink without having to worry about it watering down your martini.
Then, pour the pecan flavored vodka and vanilla flavored vodka into the cup along with your heavy cream and Irish cream liqueur.
Now, cover the shaker cup and mix the drink for about 5 seconds. Similar to our lemon drop martini and bourbon smash, this one doesn’t take long to mix.
Last, strain the martini into a large martini glass and serve.
Pecan Pie Martini Tips:
Do not over mix this cocktail! All you need to do is gently shake the shaker cup back and forth in one hand. Otherwise, the fat in the cream-based ingredients will adhere to the ice and the drink may separate. Nobody wants that.
Try using half and half, coconut milk, or almond milk in place of the heavy cream. Be mindful that coconut milk and almond milk will change the flavor and texture of the drink.
If pecan vodka is not be available in your area, then use regular vodka and add a drop or two of pecan extract when you mix the beverage. You can also use butter pecan liqueur and reduce the heavy cream a bit if needed.
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Ingredients
Optional Garnishment
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup pecans
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
Pecan Pie Martini
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- 1 ounce pecan flavored vodka, (*See note)
- 1 ounce Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur
- ½ ounce vanilla flavored vodka
Instructions
Optional Garnishment
- In a food chopper or food processor, combine the pecans and brown sugar. Pulse until the pecans are finely chopped then transfer to a shallow bowl.¼ cup pecans¼ cup light brown sugar
- Pour the maple onto a small plate and dip the rim of the martini glass in the syrup.1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Gently dip the top of the martini glass into the brown sugar-pean mixture. Give it a small twist. Refrigerate the glass until ready to use.
Pecan Pie Martini
- Add a handful of ice to a shaker or mason jar.
- Measure out your ingredients and pour them into the shaker. Gently mix the drink.1 ounce pecan flavored vodka1 ounce Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur½ ounce vanilla flavored vodka2 ounces heavy cream
- Strain the pecan pie martini into a large martini glass and enjoy.