Pumpkin Espresso Martini
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Pumpkin Espresso Martini comes together in just a few minutes with a few simple ingredients.
- Embodies a ton of rich and intense flavors without being too overpowering.
- Tastes amazing on a fall weekend morning or evening.
- Made with a simple, homemade pumpkin spice syrup.
- Loaded with Fall flavors.
- The perfect brunch drink or afternoon pick-me-up.
- You only need four simple ingredients.
- Check out my original espresso martini!
Ingredients And Substitutions
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Pumpkin Espresso Martini. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
You can use cold brew or your favorite espresso. I personally love using Cometeer coffee, which is flash frozen concentrated coffee.
For the liquor you can actually use your preference of vodka or tequila.
Kalulua is a great coffee liqueur that adds a ton of flavor.
Homemade pumpkin pie spice syrup, recipe is below. You can also use homemade pumpkin pie syrup if preferred.
How To Make
ONE: First make the pumpkin pie syrup and let cool to room temperature.
TWO: Then, add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 1-2 minutes. Pour into a martini glass and top with three coffee beans. Enjoy!
Tips And Tricks
Shake the mixture vigorously for roughly 1-2 minutes, this is what’s going to create that foam on top.
Be sure to pour all of the liquid out of the shaker using the strainer. Keep shaking until you’ve removed all the liquid, the foam is what comes out last.
Use homemade pumpkin pie syrup for best results.
If you want a sweeter martini, add in .5 ounces more of the pumpkin syrup.
How To Serve And Store
Serve this Pumpkin Espresso Martini for weekend brunch or an afternoon pick-me-up.
This cocktail is best served immediately.
Taste
This Pumpkin Espresso Martini has intense yet very balanced and bold flavors. The coffee is strong, but it’s also subtly sweet with a touch of the homemade pumpkin spice syrup.
Other Recipes You May Like
- Espresso Martini
- Coffee Cake Cookies
- Banana Coffee Cake
- Pumpkin Coffee Cake
- Simple Vanilla Coffee Cake
If you make this Pumpkin Espresso Martini, I would really appreciate a comment and rating down below, under the recipe card. Don’t forget to take a picture and tag me over on Instagram, Tiktok or Pinterest!
Pumpkin Espresso Martini
Ingredients
Pumpkin Espresso Martini
- 1 oz Kahlua
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 1 oz espresso
- 1 oz pumpkin spice syrup
Pumpkin Syrup
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree canned
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- First make the pumpkin pie syrup and let it cool to room temperature.
- Then, add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour into a martini glass and top with three coffee beans. Enjoy!
Notes
- Shake the mixture vigorously for roughly 1-2 minutes, this is what’s going to create that foam on top.
- Be sure to pour all of the liquid out of the shaker using the strainer. Keep shaking until you’ve removed all the liquid, the foam is what comes out last.
- Use homemade pumpkin pie syrup for best results.
- If you want a sweeter martini, add in .5 ounces more of the pumpkin syrup.
