The flavors of pumpkin pie in a martini glass! If you've ever wondered what Fall tastes like, well, this is truly it, my friends. Sipping on this Spiced Pumpkin Martini makes for a warm and cozy evening around the fire with friends.
What a comfy drink to make a Fall happy hour even "happier." Everything pumpkin is what you're gonna find here: Bailey's Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice Syrup, and Ground Pumpkin Spice. Sounds like a lot of pumpkin spice, right? Yep! But believe me, when mixed with the vodka, it truly has a smooth (but boozy) taste of Autumn. You might also want to try this Spiked Eggnog recipe, along with this Spiked Apple Cider Cocktail. Another delicious drink to serve for a larger group is a pitcher of this Red Sangria.
Why I love this Pumpkin Cocktail Recipe:
Like most cocktails, it's super easy. You can mix it together and serve it within minutes. All you need is some vodka, Bailey's Pumpkin Pie Spice (YUM!), and some Pumpkin Spice Syrup (like Monin). It's literally, pour, shake, and serve. And you've just become the life of the party!
The flavors combined remind me of a piece of pumpkin pie. You would think with all this "pumpkin spice" going on, it would be too much. But just the opposite. It has a layering effect that is distinctly pumpkin in every way, but it's not overboard.
The sugared rim is mixed with pumpkin pie spice. So from the moment, your lips touch this martini glass until you enjoy the last sip, you're indulging in a "spiced up" cocktail that is "Fall" in every way!
What Ingredients will you Need for this Pumpkin Pie Martini
For the Rim:
- Granulated sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Nutmeg
- ¼ cup Water, for dipping
- Or you can use Pumpkin Pie Spice instead.
For the Martini:
- Vodka
- Baileys Pumpkin Spice
- Half and Half
- Pumpkin Pie Syrup (in the coffee section)
- A pinch of Ground Pumpkin Spice
- Freshly Grated Nutmeg, garnishment, optional
How to Make this Pumpkin Martini
Sugar the rim.
The sugared rim is the first step to this enticing cocktail. Pumpkin pie spice works great along with the sugar. But I wasn't able to find it from my spice rack so I created my own. Very simple - cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves combined with sugar. Voila! The start of a beautiful friendship with a delectable drink.
Dip the martini glasses.
Use a shallow large saucer (big enough for the whole martini rim) with about ¼ inch of water and another shallow saucer with about a ¼-inch of the pumpkin pie spiced sugar. Then, let the dipping commence.
Use a martini glass because it has a large rim for expanding and enjoying all of that sugar! It is a step you don't want to leave out. The combination of the rim plus the cocktail itself is a match made in heaven.
In the meantime, put these martini glasses in the freezer to get a nice frost on them when you pour in the cocktail.
Chill the Martini Glasses
One of the delights of a martini is the ritual of sipping. But nothing is worse than a lukewarm cocktail that's sat too long (ugh!) Therefore, you want this Spiced Pumpkin Martini to stay chilled while you continue to sip. Enter the frosted glass straight from your freezer for a few minutes. Not only does this create a glass that is pretty, but it serves as a "chilling" function as well.
Shake the Martini Ingredients.
Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Vodka, Bailey's Pumpkin Spice, half and half, pumpkin pie syrup (found in the coffee section), and a pinch of ground pumpkin spice (homemade or store-bought).
Why a cocktail shaker? It's all about mixology and it's a necessity if you're gonna be a self-proclaimed home bartender. A Cobbler Shaker is my choice. It is a three-piece stainless steel shaker that consists of the tin, a lid with a built-in strainer, and a lid that can double as a liquor measurer.
Why shake? The cocktails should be blended vigorously and poured from the shaker cold and crisp (with tiny ice particles floating on top of the martini). If you want to look like an authentic bartender, hold both ends of the shaker, and shake wholeheartedly over your shoulder for a long counted 10 seconds or until the stainless steel becomes frosty.
Pour the Spiced Pumpkin Martini into the glass and ENJOY!
Pumpkin spice, vodka, Fall, sipping drinks, and friends. What a combination for a relaxing, enjoyable evening! And I have the perfect drink in mind - yep, this Spiced Pumpkin Martini. Thank you very much.
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PrintPumpkin Spice Vodka Martini
This is like drinking Pumpkin Pie in a martini glass but with a nice boozy kick. This cocktail has all your favorite Fall flavors. It's time to sit and sip the evening away.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 Cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Rim:
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground Ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground Cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground Nutmeg
- (Or 4 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice)
- ¼ cup Water, for dipping
For the Martini:
- 3 ounces Vodka
- 1 ounce Baileys Pumpkin Spice
- ½ ounce Half and Half
- ½ ounce Pumpkin Pie Syrup (in the coffee section)
- a pinch ground Pumpkin Spice
- ½-1 cup Crushed Ice
- Freshly Grated Nutmeg, garnishment, optional
Instructions
- Mix together ½ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg for the rim. You can use 4 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice instead.
- Pour ¼ cup of cold water into a saucer large enough to dip a martini glass.
- Add the Spice Pumpkin Sugar mixture to another large saucer.
- Turn the martini glass upside down and dip the rim into the water. Shake excess water off.
- In a cocktail shaker, add 3 ounces vodka, 1 ounce Bailey's Pupkin Spice, ½ ounce Half and Half, ½ ounce Pumpkin Pie Syrup, and a pinch of ground pumpkin spice.
- Add crushed ice. Shake Vigorously. Strain into spiced sugared rim martini glasses.
- Sprinkle some ground nutmeg on top (optional).
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Use a shallow large saucer (big enough for the whole martini rim) with about ¼ inch of water, another shallow saucer with about a ¼-inch of the pumpkin pie spiced sugar.
- The cocktails should be blended vigorously and poured from the shaker cold and crisp (with tiny ice particles floating on top of the martini).
- Use a frosted glass straight from your freezer. Not only does this create a glass that is pretty and all, but it serves as a "chilling" function as well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Martini Glass
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Eric says
Fresh Nutmeg makes anything better! The Bailey Pumpkin Pie Spice sounds crazy good for this recipe.
Mimi says
This looks fabulous. Is pumpkin spice syrup something you buy where coffee syrups are sold? I was tempted to buy Bailey’s pumpkin spice last week - now I must get some! Can’t wait to try this.
Kristy Murray says
Thanks Mimi. And yes, the pumpkin spice syrup is a coffee syrup. Thanks, I need to put that in the post. And actually, I'm looking at my bottle and it is pumpkin "pie" syrup not "spice." I'm gonna update that info. Hope you enjoy your weekend!
Freddie Power says
beautiful!!!!!
Kristy Murray says
Thanks so much Freddie!
Freddie Power says
awesome!!!!
Kristy Murray says
Freddie, you are so kind! Thanks for your sweet comment.
David @ Spiced says
I do love fall flavors! The thought of sitting outside on a cool night with one of these drinks in hand sounds pretty awesome right now. We're hitting cool nights here in the mountains now, and I might just need to make that vision a reality! Oh, and great tip about putting those martini glasses in the freezer!
Neil says
I always pass your delicious cocktail recipes over to my other half, Lynne as that's her kind of thing. Thanks for this! I hope she'll make this cause it looks amazing!!
Carrie Tyler says
Any drink with "Pumpkin Pie" in the name has got to be delicious! Thank you for another inspiring recipe, Kristy :).
Valentina says
I didn't even know Baileys Pumpkin Spice existed. I must go get some! This will be such a fun drink to kick off the fall holidays. So pretty, too. 🙂 ~Valentina
pam says
Not one for overly sweet drinks, I like the directions' proportions (3oz Vodka) versus the list of ingredients (2 oz. vodka).
You may try adding crushed graham cracker crumbs as part of your rim ingredients. It lends to a pumpkin pie connection. They will stick better with some watered down maple syrup.
Kristy Murray says
Thanks Pam for pointing that out. I'm with you in not liking overly sweet drinks. I just changed the "ingredients" list to show 3 ounces vodka. But if anyone likes a sweeter drink, the 2 ounces would be a better option. I love your suggestion for the watered down maple syrup on the rim. I'll have to try that next time.
NANCY says
Can pumpkin pie spice creamer be used in lieu of the half & half and pumpkin pie syrup?
Kristy Murray says
Hi Nancy. i don't see why not. I think that is actually a great substitution idea. ENJOY!
Sharon G Rigsby says
Wow! This would be a wonderful drink to serve for fall or holiday parties! Can't wait to try this beauty!
jill says
Your recipes always make me want to cook with my sister. These were delicious on Thanksgiving eve! Thanks for sharing.