Pumpkin Espresso Martini
My Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is the perfect blend of rich coffee, warming spices, and a touch of creamy pumpkin. This cocktail is what you need to wind down from a busy day or to impress your guests at your next Fall gathering.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 191kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Martini Glass
- Espresso Machine
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin puree
- ⅛ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce Kahlua
- 1 ounce Espresso
- 1 ounce creamer I used Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Liquor
Instructions
- Espresso. Brew a single or double shot of espresso, you'll need a 1-ounce portion for this recipe. Don't have an espresso machine? Cold brew coffee or Instant coffee works great.
- Combine Ingredients. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in vodka, Kahlua, creamer, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and espresso.
- Shake it up. Secure the cocktail shaker with the lid and give it a vigorous shake until it's frosted and very cold to the touch. Strain into your selected martini glass.
- Garnish. Using a microplane, grate fresh nutmeg over top and garnish with one star anise. Enjoy!
Notes
- Espresso: If you don't have an espresso machine, cold brew coffee or Instant Espresso does the job.
- Combining Ingredients: Cool the espresso down to room temperature or add to the cocktail shaker last to prevent it from melting the ice.
- Shaking: Give the cocktail shaker a good 30-second shake, the stainless-steel shaker should look frosted and cold.
- Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg and star anise make this martini look beautiful. Ground cinnamon or coffee beans are great garnished too.