Pumpkin Spice Vodka Martini Cocktail
This smooth, creamy martini blends vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice liqueur, Irish cream, real pumpkin, and a touch of maple syrup for the ultimate cozy fall cocktail. Rim with graham cracker crumbs or cinnamon sugar for a festive finish!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or martini shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger or shot glass
- Martini glass
- Small bowls
- Spoon or small whisk
- Plate
Ingredients
- 2 oz vanilla vodka or regular vodka
- 1 oz pumpkin spice liqueur or pumpkin spice syrup
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur or any cream liqueur
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree unsweetened
- 1/2 oz maple syrup
- 1 oz half and half or heavy cream
- 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ground cinnamon optional, for garnish
- crushed graham crackers optional, for rim
- cinnamon sugar optional, for rim
- whipped cream optional, for topping
- cinnamon stick optional, for garnish
- ice for shaking
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
- Prep the rim: Rub maple syrup on the rim, then dip into crushed graham crackers or cinnamon sugar.
- Add vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice liqueur, Irish cream, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, half and half, and pumpkin pie spice to a shaker.
- Add ice and shake well for 15–20 seconds until very cold and smooth.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass.
- Top with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick, and dust with cinnamon if you like.
Notes
Vanilla vodka adds sweetness, but regular vodka works for a less sweet version. Use pumpkin spice liqueur for deeper flavor, or syrup if that’s all you have. Rim with graham crackers for a pumpkin pie effect. Shake extra well for smoothness. Serve right away for the creamiest texture.