Pumpkin Martini

5 from 1 vote

This Pumpkin Martini is a boozy pumpkin pie in a glass! With both vodka and bourbon, plus real pumpkin puree, it's a rich and satisfying drink for Thanksgiving or any fall celebration.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: alcohol, bourbon, martini, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, vodka

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 434kcal

Author: Kimberly Salem

Equipment

Cocktail shaker and strainer
Jigger or measuring cup
Cocktail serving glass (Martini glass) (I used a 6.5 ounce capacity glass)
Whipped cream dispenser (optional, if making your own whipped cream, or use a whisk or electric mixer)

Ingredients

Garnish - Cookie Rim

1 Tablespoon maple syrup
2 Tablespoons crushed ginger snap cookies (or crushed graham crackers)

Cocktail

1 ounce vodka
1 ounce bourbon
1 ounce cream (or whole milk)
1 ounce pumpkin puree (see Notes)
1 ounce maple syrup (see Notes)
5 dashes ginger bitters (see Notes)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, based on personal taste)
¼ teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg (optional, based on personal taste)

Garnish - Vanilla Whipped Cream (optional, or use store bought)

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar

Garnish - Cinnamon

1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 cinnamon stick

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Glass Rim

Dip the rim of the serving glass into maple syrup to create a sticky layer.
Let the syrup set for a minute while you're holding the glass sideways or upside-down, so it doesn't drip down the side of the glass.
Dip the sticky rim into the cookie crumbs, holding for a second each time you dip so the crumbs have a chance to stick on well.
Set the glass aside while you make the drink.

Cocktail

Add the vodka, bourbon, cream, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, ginger bitters, cinnamon and nutmeg to the cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice, seal it up and give it about 15 to 20 good shakes.
Strain the drink into the prepared serving glass.

Garnish

If you're making your own whipped cream, mix all of the ingredients until smooth. Then, either add it to your dispenser, or add it to a bowl and whip until it reaches soft peaks.
Top the drink with whipped cream.
Sprinkle ground cinnamon over top of the whipped cream, and add the cinnamon stick garnish before serving.

Notes

If you have a pre-mixed pumpkin spice syrup that contains puree, like Pumpkin Reàl brand, you can omit the puree, maple syrup and ginger bitters and just use the pre-mixed syrup.
If you have a pre-mixed pumpkin spice syrup that doesn't contain puree, you can use it in place of the maple syrup. You can also omit the ginger bitters and extra spices.
If you don't have ginger bitters, just use a pumpkin spice mix. You will have some extra spices falling to the bottom of the drink, but it will still taste great.

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