Pumpkin Spice Syringe Shooter Cocktail Recipe
This Pumpkin Spice Syringe Shooter is your ultimate fall party treat—creamy, cozy, and bursting with warm spices. Served in a playful syringe, this sweet shooter is part cocktail, part dessert, and totally unforgettable. Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any festive autumn gathering.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger or shot glass
- Mixing bowl and whisk (optional)
- Fine mesh strainer (if using pumpkin puree)
- 1–2 food-safe plastic syringes (2 oz each)
- Small dish (for graham cracker crumbs or sprinkles)
- Ice cubes
- Napkins or shot glasses (optional, for serving)
Ingredients
For the Shooter:
- 2 oz vanilla or caramel vodka
- 1.5 oz pumpkin spice liqueur or pumpkin pie cream liqueur
- 1 oz RumChata or pumpkin spice creamer
- 1 oz strained pumpkin puree
- ½ oz maple syrup or simple syrup
- ⅛ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- Pinch ground ginger
- Pinch ground cloves optional
- Ice cubes
- Toppings & Garnish:
- Whipped cream for topping
- Graham cracker crumbs or sprinkles for rim
Instructions
- Rim your syringes or serving shot glasses with maple syrup, then dip into graham cracker crumbs or sprinkles.
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, liqueur, RumChata (or creamer), pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and all spices to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds until chilled and well mixed.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve (especially if using pumpkin puree) into a clean measuring glass or bowl.
- Draw the mixture into food-safe syringes.
- Just before serving, top each with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Serve immediately on a tray or over shot glasses for added presentation.
Notes
Straining the pumpkin puree is key for a smooth shooter—no clogs in the syringe!
For a non-alcoholic version, swap vodka and liqueur for pumpkin spice creamer and milk.
Chilling the syringes before filling helps with smooth texture and bold flavor.
Add a splash of milk or creamer if the mix is too thick.
Store-bought pumpkin spice syrup can be used instead of puree + spices.
Colored sprinkles add fun Halloween flair for parties.