This pumpkin spice latte martini is a warm, aromatic Autumn cocktail with all of the cozy flavors of Autumn. It’s made from homemade brown sugar pumpkin spice syrup, delicately infused with the soul-warming spices of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and made with real pumpkin puree. It is beautifully rich and complimented by crisp vodka, espresso, and amaretto, which lends a touch of creamy decadence.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- This delicious cocktail is perfect for Autumn & winter hosting. Your guests will love it for Thanksgiving! It’s a delicious cocktail loaded with warming spices.
- It is creamy, rich, strong enough to feel like a martini, yet smooth and sweet enough to be balanced.
- It is made with real pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and amaretto, adding a touch of nuttiness. Use baileys or Kahlua if you prefer in place of amaretto. I love amaretto with coffee or espresso SO much, especially in the cooler months.
- It is adaptable. Use flavored vodkas, like espresso, vanilla, or pumpkin spice vodka, if you find them and want to get really festive.
Ingredients:
Pumpkin spice latte syrup:
- One cup brown sugar
- One cup water
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin spice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Martini:
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 oz (30 ml) espresso
- ½ oz (15 ml) pumpkin spice latte syrup
- 1 oz (30 ml) amaretto or coffee liqueur of choice
- 1 cup ice cubes
How to:
- Make your pumpkin spice latte syrup by
- In a small saucepan over medium/high heat, heat the water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice until it comes to a simmer.
- Stir to dissolve the sugar and continue simmering gently for 5 minutes, reduce heat, and let simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let the liquid cool.
- Lastly, strain into a jar (with an airtight lid)
- Once the syrup is cooled,
- Add vodka, amaretto, espresso, and pumpkin spice simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup:
- One cup brown sugar
- One cup water
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin spice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
- 2 oz 60 ml vodka
- 1 oz 30 ml espresso
- ½ oz 15 ml pumpkin spice latte syrup
- 1 oz 30 ml amaretto or coffee liqueur of choice
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup:
- In a small saucepan over medium/high heat, heat the water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice until it comes to a simmer.
- Stir to dissolve the sugar and continue simmering gently for 5 minutes, reduce heat, and let simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let the liquid cool.
- Lastly, strain into a jar (with an airtight lid)
- Once the syrup is cooled,
Pumpkin Spice Martini:
- Add vodka, amaretto, espresso, and pumpkin spice simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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