Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

5 from 1 vote

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

This pumpkin spice espresso martini is a fall-inspired twist on the classic espresso martini, with homemade pumpkin syrup and pumpkin spices.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving

Calories: 401kcal

Author: Morgan Peaceman

Equipment

jigger
cocktail shaker
Small Saucepot for pumpkin syrup

Ingredients

2 oz Vodka
1 oz Coffee Liqueur
2 oz Fresh Espresso cooled
3 tablespoon Pumpkin Syrup or 2-3 pumps of bottled syrup

For the Pumpkin Syrup

1 cup Water
1 cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Dark or Light Brown Sugar
4 tablespoon Pumpkin Puree
1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

Instructions

For the Pumpkin Syrup

Add the water, sugars, pumpkin puree and spice to a medium sauce pan on a medium high heat, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil. Let sit for 15 minutes off the heat and pour into a mason jar. Let cool completely before using.

For the Martini

Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and pumpkin spice syrup to ashaker filled with ice. Shake until frothy and well combined.
Brush the rim of the martini glass with a little of the pumpkin syrup, then dip the rim into a small plate of pumpkin spice or cinnamon.
Strain the martini into a martini glass, then garnish with a dash of pumpkin spice.

Notes

Fresh espresso does taste better, and adds a gorgeous crema (the signature foam from the brewed espresso) to the top of the glass/cocktail. Crema is important as it hints to the freshness of the espresso beans.

Add ice to a coupe or martini glass to keep it chilled prior to pouring the drink into the glass.

Use the jigger to measure the vodka, coffee liqueur, pumpkin syrup and the espresso. Cocktails are all about having a balance in flavor. Sometimes eyeballing drinks are either way too strong or too weak.

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