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A pumpkin spice espresso martini on a wooden coaster with miniature pumpkins in the background and fall flowers around it.
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Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Skip the latte and enjoy your favorite fall flavor with this pumpkin spice espresso martini! Espresso, vodka, Kahlua and a homemade pumpkin spice syrup come together to make a caffeinated cocktail that’s perfect for sipping after Thanksgiving dinner with your favorite slice of pie. This is the perfect signature fall cocktail for pumpkin and coffee lovers alike.
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Steeping and Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 131kcal
Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Espresso machine
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or small measuring cup

Ingredients

Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg preferably freshly grated
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

  • 2 ounces freshly brewed espresso
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce pumpkin spice simple syrup
  • ½ ounce Kahlua or coffee liqueur
  • Ice
  • Coffee beans for garnish, optional

Instructions

Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, stir together the water, dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves and ground allspice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring every so often to help dissolve the sugar.
  • When the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Allow the mixture to steep for a minimum of 15 minutes.
  • Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve over a shallow bowl in the sink. Stir the mixture in the fine-mesh sieve to help separate the syrup from the pumpkin purée. Let the mixture cool completely and then store in a sterile, airtight container in the refrigerator. Shake before using. 

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

  • Pour the espresso, vodka, pumpkin spice simple syrup and Kahlua into a cocktail shaker. Place the cocktail shaker in the freezer and allow it to chill for five to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cocktail shaker from the freezer and add a handful of ice. Secure the top and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  • Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  • If desired, add coffee beans on top of the foamy surface to garnish. Enjoy!

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Notes

8-serving pitcher: Stir together 2 cups espresso, 2 cups vodka, 1 cup pumpkin spice simple syrup and ½ cup Kahlua in a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for up to several hours. Stir again, pour 5.5 ounces (slightly less than ¾ cup) per drink into a cocktail shaker and shake as originally directed.
  • Store leftover pumpkin spice simple syrup in a sterile, airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three weeks.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 26g | Iron: 0.01mg