Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini Recipe
The sweet pumpkin and cinnamon spice flavors of your favorite latte transformed into a creamy cocktail! An easy way to sip into fall.
How to Make the Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
This Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini is the ultimate fall cocktail that captures all the cozy, comforting flavors of your favorite coffee shop latte—without leaving your home. With the perfect blend of pumpkin, cinnamon, and warming spices combined with vodka, Bailey’s, Kahlua, and Frangelico, this creamy cocktail is the sophisticated way to celebrate the season.
What makes this martini truly special is the homemade pumpkin spice syrup that forms the foundation of the drink. Rather than relying on artificial flavorings, this syrup lets real pumpkin puree shine through, mixed with the classic spices that define fall. Brewing fresh espresso directly into the cocktail adds that authentic coffee flavor that ties the drink together beautifully, creating a dessert martini that’s rich, complex, and incredibly satisfying.
Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering, looking for a new signature cocktail, or simply want to extend the pumpkin spice season into winter, this martini is sure to impress. The sugared rim with cinnamon and nutmeg adds a beautiful presentation and an extra touch of spiced flavor. Make a batch of the syrup ahead of time, and you’ll have an easy, elegant cocktail ready to go whenever the craving strikes.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
The sweet pumpkin and cinnamon spice flavors of your favorite latte transformed into a creamy cocktail! An easy way to sip into fall.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
Instructions
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, ¾ cup sugar, 1 cup pumpkin puree, and 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until combined and smooth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer to a heat-proof storage container and let cool. Store in the refrigerator.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
- Rim a martini glass with a mixture of 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 ounces pumpkin spice syrup, 1 ounce vanilla vodka, 1 ounce Bailey's, ½ ounce Kahlua, ½ ounce Frangelico, and 1½ ounces fresh brewed espresso.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the rimmed martini glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter cocktail, increase the pumpkin spice syrup to 2.5 ounces.
- The pumpkin spice syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Feel free to adjust the liquor amounts to suit your taste preferences.
- This cocktail can also be served over ice in a rocks glass for a different presentation.