Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 cocktail
This Pumpkin Spice Martini is our go-to fall cocktail when guests want something cozy, seasonal, and a little indulgent. It tastes like pumpkin pie blended into a creamy martini—warm spices, velvety texture, and a smooth finish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween parties, or anytime you want autumn in a glass.
About This Pumpkin Spice Martini
We first poured this at a fall bridal shower in Long Island and it instantly stole the show—someone called it “dessert in a coupe.” The secret is balance: vanilla vodka, pumpkin liqueur, Irish cream, and a whisper of cinnamon and nutmeg so the spice supports (not smothers) the creamy base.
Ingredients
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz pumpkin liqueur
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- Dash ground cinnamon
- Dash ground nutmeg
- Ice
- Garnish: whipped cream & cinnamon dusting (optional)
Steps
- Combine. Add vanilla vodka, pumpkin liqueur, Irish cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a shaker with ice.
- Shake. Shake vigorously until well chilled and frothy.
- Strain. Fine-strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish. Top with whipped cream and a cinnamon dusting (optional).
Bar Tips
- Chill glassware: 10 minutes in the freezer = silkier sip.
- Sweeter? Add 0.25 oz simple syrup.
- Lighter: Swap Irish cream for half-and-half.
Flavor Pairings
- Snacks: spiced nuts, shortbread, apple crisp.
- Spirits: try spiced rum in place of vodka for deeper autumn notes.
Variations
- Pumpkin Espresso Martini: Add 1 oz espresso for a coffee twist.
- Spiced Rum Pumpkin: Replace vodka with spiced rum.
- Mocktail: Use pumpkin spice creamer + milk + cinnamon syrup.
When to Serve
Ideal for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, and fall parties. Pairs with pumpkin pie, apple desserts, and creamy cheeses.
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Vanilla vodka, pumpkin liqueur, and Irish cream, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. All the classic pumpkin-pie flavors in cocktail form. The best holiday cocktail drink recipe made with ease!
Spirits with warmth like spiced rum or bourbon, pair beautifully and with the addition of vanilla vodka it keeps it creamy and dessert-like.
Cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, caramel, and coffee (add espresso for a pumpkin espresso martini).
Try Apple Cider Margarita, Maple Old Fashioned, or Fall Sangria for crowd-pleasing seasonal options.
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