Creamy Pumpkin Spice Martini Cocktail
All the cozy fall vibes in a glass—vanilla vodka, cream liqueur, pumpkin spice syrup, and real cream shaken ice-cold, then poured into a cinnamon-sugar rimmed martini glass.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Strainer
- Martini glass
- Small plate or saucer
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz cream liqueur or Irish cream
- 1 oz pumpkin spice syrup or pumpkin spice flavor syrup
- 1 oz heavy cream or half-and-half
- 0.25 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- cinnamon sugar for rimming the glass
- caramel drizzle optional
- whipped cream for garnish
- cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass with ice water. Mix a little cinnamon and sugar on a small plate for the rim.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vanilla vodka, cream liqueur (or Irish cream), pumpkin spice syrup, heavy cream, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Dump the ice water from the glass, rim with cinnamon sugar, and strain the drink into the glass.
- Drizzle with caramel if desired, then garnish with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve right after shaking so the cream stays frothy and the spice aroma pops. Swap half-and-half for a lighter texture, or add a touch more pumpkin spice syrup or caramel for extra sweetness. A quick espresso splash deepens flavor and balances sweetness.