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Pumpkin Pie Martini
A creamy, decadent Pumpkin Pie Martini that is perfect for fall celebrations. This cocktail made with real pumpkin is a must make for all of your holidays!
When it comes to planning your Thanksgiving menu or any festive Fall celebration, you’ve got to plan your drinks too! Sure wine is great and hot apple cider. But sometimes you just need a decadent cocktail that is basically dessert in a glass.
That is what I’ve got for you today! This Pumpkin Pie Martini is the perfect festive cocktail for all of your Holiday celebrations!
What ingredients do you need:
Vanilla Vodka: This should be pretty easy to find. Stoli Vanil is a favorite of mine.
Cream Liqueur: Bailey’s works great. As does Amarula or Rumchata.
Half and Half
Pumpkin Puree: A lot of pumpkin martini recipes use pumpkin flavored liqueur. But this recipe uses the real deal. It adds to the creamy texture of the finished cocktail.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: To give the drink the warm spice notes of pumpkin pie.
Maple Syrup: Used for sweetness and to help the graham cracker crumbs stick to the rim of the glass.
Graham Cracker Crumbs: Think of these as the “crust” in the pumpkin pie martini.
How do you make a pumpkin pie martini?
Easy, peasy!
STEP #1 First, dip the rim of the martini glass into maple syrup.
STEP #2: After you dip the rim of the martini glass in the maple syrup, dip it into the graham cracker crumbs. Twist it a bit to really coat the rim of the glass.
STEP. #3: Put ice, vanilla vodka, Irish cream, half and half, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until cocktail is mixed and chilled. Pour it into the prepared glass. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Serve.
If you love this Pumpkin Pie Martini, check out these other cocktail recipes:
Looking for more Pumpkin recipes for your holiday season? Here are some of my favorites!
Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Ganache
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds Two Ways
Note: This recipe was originally posted in 2010. It was updated with new photos, recipe modification and nutrition information in 2020.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 1/2 ounce vanilla vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces cream liqueur like Bailey's
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Dip a martini glass rim in maple syrup. Then dip into graham cracker crumbs.
- In a cocktail shaker combine ice, vodka, creme liqueur, half and half, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Shake vigorously until chilled.
- Pour the martini in the prepared glass and sprinkle with more pumpkin pie spice if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Sonia
October 10, 2023 at 2:55 amThis recipe needs a bit of correcting. The maple syrup and graham cracker crumbs are the first two ingredients but not called for in the recipe. I assumed they would be used for the rim of the glass and the photo appears that is is but the directions state to use cinnamon sugar on the rim.
Deseree
October 10, 2023 at 11:26 amSonia, thank you for catching that! I made the change. The original recipe I developed used a cinnamon and sugar rim and I changed it when I updated the recipe but apparently forgot to change the instructions. Thank you!!
Karen
October 16, 2021 at 2:08 pmLove the glasses where can I get them or what are they called
Deseree
October 17, 2021 at 9:25 pmThey are stemless martini glasses! I believe I bought the set for my husband at Total Wine a couple years of ago. I’ve seen them at Target and Crate and Barrel as well :)
Bridget
November 18, 2014 at 6:41 pmWhat kind (flavor) of crème liqueur are you supposed to use with this? This is exactly what I want to make for Thanksgiving. Thanks!
Deseree
November 18, 2014 at 9:41 pmI used Amarula Cream Liqueur. Enjoy!
abdo
November 30, 2010 at 11:33 pmthank you very match
Michelle
November 26, 2010 at 1:46 pmOooh. I’d like to try this!
treehousechef
November 25, 2010 at 5:36 pmWow! I am so impressed! I love Pumpkin and martini’s but have never had the two together. Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks!
T800
November 25, 2010 at 12:02 amWow, this really is pumpkin season.
This ‘martini’ stuff really got me interested in pumpkin recipes :)
Fun and Fearless in Beantown
November 24, 2010 at 8:37 amDelish! Happy Thanksgiving!