Description
The Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is a cozy, caffeinated twist on the classic cocktail, blending vodka, espresso, and pumpkin spice syrup into a rich, seasonal drink perfect for fall evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka (plain or vanilla)
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (or strong coffee, cooled)
- 0.75 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
- 0.5 oz pumpkin spice syrup (or 1 tbsp pumpkin purée + 0.5 oz maple syrup)
- Ice
- Ground pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew a fresh shot of espresso and let it cool slightly.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and pumpkin spice syrup (or pumpkin purée and maple syrup).
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until chilled and frothy.
- Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
- Garnish with a light dusting of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Shake well to achieve the signature espresso martini froth.
- Use a mason jar with a tight lid if you don’t have a cocktail shaker.
- Homemade pumpkin spice syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Use vanilla vodka for a dessert-like twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
