Pumpkin Martini
Our Pumpkin Martini is the perfect fall cocktail made with whipped cream vodka, pumpkin spice Irish cream liqueur, and pumpkin purée. It has hints of pumpkin pie spice and is a hit at Thanksgiving dinners. It tastes like a piece of pumpkin pie in a glass!
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Our pumpkin martini recipe, or pumpkin pie martini as we sometimes call it, makes a delicious cocktail any time of year. It has all the flavors of fall served in your favorite chilled glass.
Tips for Making a Pumpkin Martini
- Shake gently. When mixing the cocktail, shake the drink gently. If you shake too vigorously, the half and half and Irish cream liqueur may stick to the ice and separate.
- Serve chilled: Make sure to serve your pumpkin martini chilled. You can either shake it with ice and strain it into a glass or pour it over ice cubes.
- Rim the glass: For an added touch, rim the glass with cinnamon sugar, brown sugar, or graham cracker crumbs. Wet the rim with a little water or maple syrup, then dip it into the sugar or crushed graham crackers.
Storage
Refrigerator: Enjoy this pumpkin martini immediately, since it does not store well. However, it will hold for a couple of hours in the fridge if needed.
Remove any ice and reshake the cocktail before serving.
Can you make pumpkin martinis in advance?
While it’s best to enjoy a freshly made pumpkin martini, you can prepare the components in advance. Mix the pumpkin puree, spices, and sweeteners ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
When ready to serve, combine the mixture with vodka and shake with ice.
What kind of vodka should you use?
We recommend to use a high-quality vodka for your pumpkin martini. This allows the flavors of the pumpkin and spices to shine.
Try flavored vodkas like whipped cream, vanilla, or caramel for added complexity, or use plain vodka if that’s what you have on hand.
Are pumpkin pie martinis strong?
Pumpkin pie martinis can vary in strength depending on the amount of alcohol used and personal preferences. They typically contain vodka, which contributes to their potency.
It’s important to consume them responsibly and in moderation.
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Ingredients
- Handful of ice
- 2 ounces whipped cream vodka
- 1 ounce pumpkin spice Irish cream liqueur
- ½ ounce half and half
- 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin purée
- Pinch pumpkin pie spice
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Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker.2 ounces whipped cream vodka1 ounce pumpkin spice Irish cream liqueur½ ounce half and half1 tablespoon canned pumpkin puréePinch pumpkin pie spiceHandful of ice
- Swirl gently to combine. Pour into a chilled martini glass.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 drink. Actual calories will vary.
- We doubled this recipe for the photos. The martini glasses used were large and held a large quantity of liquid.