Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Add some cozy fall flavor to your next cocktail party with this pumpkin spice espresso martini recipe! It’s creamy, perfectly spiced, and it tastes like a boozy version of everyone’s favorite fall Starbucks order.
Espresso martinis are a dime a dozen—I mean, I love an espresso martini, but you can get those anywhere, any time of year. A pumpkin spice espresso martini, though? Now that’s something special!
If you’re looking for a signature fall cocktail, make this one your calling card. It’s got those warm, cozy pumpkin spices, it’s rich and creamy without being heavy (I don’t know about you, but I can’t do heavy cream in a cocktail—too much!), and it’s the perfect drink to serve for fall gatherings or cozy nights in.
This pumpkin spice espresso martini recipe is super simple to make, but the result tastes like something you’d order at your favorite cocktail bar. Just make sure you clear out your schedule for the evening because this is a drink you’ll want to slooooowly sip and savor!
Ingredients for a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need for this recipe. For the full measurements, scroll down to the recipe card.
- Vodka – You can use any brand of vodka you prefer or have on hand.
- Kahlua – This coffee-flavored liqueur adds an extra layer of richness to the drink.
- Espresso – Or use strongly brewed coffee or cold brew coffee concentrate.
- Half-and-Half – Coffee creamer also works. (You can use pumpkin spice coffee creamer for extra cozy flavor!)
- Pumpkin Puree – Be sure to buy pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix, which is sweetened and spiced.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – Here’s how to make your own pumpkin pie spice.
How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Here’s how easy it is to make this PSL martini recipe.
- Combine. Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake. Shake shake shake to combine and make your martini fabulously frothy.
- Pour. Strain the cocktail into a martini glass and garnish as desired.
Tips for Making a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
This recipe is easy, but here are a few tips to make sure it turns out perfect!
- Don’t skip the shaking. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid to shake the ingredients together. But this isn’t a cocktail that you can get away with stirring—it won’t be frothy and odds are, the pumpkin puree won’t be fully incorporated.
- Chill your espresso or coffee. Yes, hot espresso or coffee would cool down thanks to the ice, but this would also water down your pumpkin spice latte martini and we don’t want that!
- Adjust the sweetness. If you’d like your pumpkin martini a little bit sweeter, you can add some simple syrup or maple syrup.
- Have fun with the garnish. I usually use espresso beans or pumpkin seeds, but you could also do a sprinkle of pumpkin spice on top, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Rimming the the martini glass with crushed gingersnaps or graham crackers would also be fun.
What to Serve With a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Let’s say you’re throwing a party and you’re putting this pumpkin spice espresso martini on the menu. What else should you serve? Here are some ideas:
- Pumpkin Bars
- Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
- Baked Cranberry Brie Bites
- Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Praline Topping
- Apple Galette
- French Onion Dip
- Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
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Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Ingredients
- 2 Ounces Vodka
- 1 Ounce Kahlua
- 1 Shot Espresso , or substitute with 2 ounces of strong coffee, chilled or cold brew coffee concentrate
- 1 Ounce half and half, Coffee Creamer dairy or non-dairy; can also substitute pumpkin spice coffee creamer, instead!
- 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Puree
- ½ Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add in all of the cocktail ingredients to the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until they’re fully combined and the drink frothy.
- Pour the martini into a cocktail glass, top with a few espresso beans, or pumpkin seeds (if desired) and enjoy! This recipe makes enough for one cocktail, but can easily be doubled or tripled to make more!