Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Cocktail Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Cocktail Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

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Cocktail History

This Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is an autumn cocktail that was created by Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. It was created as an seasonal variation of the original Espresso Martini that uses coffee as a base but calls for vanilla-flavored vodka instead of classic vodka and adds pumpkin and baking spices, the quintessential flavors of fall, in a homemade syrup.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Vanilla Vodka: This is a type of vodka made with vanilla pods, grains, vegetables or fruits, and alcohol. I used Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka.

Espresso: This is a concentrated type of coffee made from finely ground coffee beans and hot water. I used ground coffee from a local supplier.

Coffee Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with coffee, spices, sugar, and alcohol. I used Mr. Black Spirits Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur.

Pumpkin Spice Syrup: This is a sweetener made with pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, white sugar, and water. I made mine using this sous vide recipe.

Grated Nutmeg: This is a spice made from the seed of a nutmeg tree. I used Frontier Co-op Whole Nutmeg.

Coffee Beans: This is the a seed of the Coffea plant.

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Espresso Machine: This brews hot espresso coffee. I used the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine.

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.

Grater: This is used to grate spices or citrus peel. I used the OXO Good Grips Grater.

Tweezers: This is used to place the garnish on the drink. I used one from the Stainless Steel Food Tweezers Set.

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Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Cocktail Recipe

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

Appearance: Dark brown color

• Aroma: Fresh nutmeg and coffee

• Taste: Prominent espresso flavor accented with pumpkin, vanilla, and baking spices

• Finish: Bold and slightly bitter coffee

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: “Like most folks these days, I love a good Espresso Martini, and I knew adding in pumpkin and baking spices would make it an even more dangerously easy sip. Even if you’re not a coffee drinker, it’s worth giving the Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini a try just so you can make a batch of the divine pumpkin spice syrup. Thanks to this ingredient, the classic gets a welcome infusion of fall-inspired complexity.”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter by Jassy Davis.

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Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

This Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is an autumn cocktail that was created by Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. It was created as an seasonal variation of the original Espresso Martini that uses coffee as a base but calls for vanilla-flavored vodka instead of classic vodka and adds pumpkin and baking spices, the quintessential flavors of fall, in a homemade syrup.

Prep Time 3 mins Assembly Time 2 mins Total Time 5 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 1 Calories: 285 Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Method

  1. Add vanilla vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, pumpkin spice syrup, and cubed ice to a shaker.

  2. Shake for 10-20 seconds.

  3. Strain into a cocktail glass.

  4. Garnish with grated nutmeg and coffee beans.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I make this cocktail recipe non-alcoholic?

Use STRYKK Not Vanilla V*dka in place of the vanilla vodka and Lyre’s Coffee Original Non-Alcoholic Spirit in place of the coffee liqueur to try a mocktail version of this drink.

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About The Author

Kendall is the creator of Novel Nightcaps, a mixology blog chronicling recipes she tries from her cocktail book collection.