This Pumpkin Pie Martini is creamy and pumpkin spiced with a sweet graham cracker rim. Perfect for happy hour or a dessert cocktail!
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Why We LOVE This Pumpkin Pie Martini
We LOVE a good dessert cocktail and this Pumpkin Pie Martini is at the top of our list for fall. It’s creamy and sweet with just the right amount of boozy flavor.
- Fun & Festive: Whether you’re having a fall get together, a Halloween party or hosting Thanksgiving, these pumpkin martinis taste just as good as they look.
- Make Ahead Recipe: You can rim the glasses and make the base for this martini ahead of time. Shake the drink as you serve so that they are frothy, creamy and cold.
- Versatile: You can serve this pumpkin pie martini for happy hour or as a dessert cocktail after dinner.
Ingredients For A Pumpkin Pie Martini
All you need to make this fun dessert martini are a few classic fall flavored ingredients and some liquor cabinet staples!
- RumChata: A creamy, cinnamon spiced rum liquor that can be used in many different cocktail recipes.
- Pumpkin Puree: Unsweetened pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Vanilla Vodka: Vanilla vodka adds another layer of dessert-like flavor to this martini. You can use regular vodka instead and add more vanilla extract.
- Cream: Heavy cream adds flavor and a creamy texture to this drink. Don’t swap out half and half or milk or the martini won’t be as thick and creamy. We’re looking for a melted ice cream texture here.
- Graham Crackers: Because what’s a pumpkin pie without the crust? A graham cracker rim adds flavor and a gorgeous visual for serving.
Variations
If pumpkin pie isn’t your vibe then why are you here. Of course, we’re kidding, but you can switch up the flavors to mimic a different dessert, too, much like this Mississippi Mud Pie Martini recipe.
You can try using crushed chocolate cookies for the rim, or vanilla wafers would be delicious. Instead of pumpkin, you can use peanut butter or Biscoff, or really any type of nut butter that you like. Or if you have a blender handy, add a banana along with the rest of the ingredients to make a banana cream pie martini!
Tips For Best Results
Even thought this pumpkin pie martini is easy to make, we do have a few tips to ensure best results! Be sure to head to the recipe card below for complete instructions.
- Use quality ingredients: Starting off any recipe with quality ingredients will yield best results. Make sure to use heavy cream and not a thinner substitute like half and half, etc.
- Shake well: This martini is shaken…and should be shaken well. The ice will help to break up the pumpkin puree so that it’s well incorporated into the drink, and also give it a nice, thick frothy texture.
- Rim the glass: It’s super easy to rim the glass, and it’s also a step that we recommend taking. The crushed graham crackers rim makes you feel like you’re actually sipping on a piece of pumpkin pie.
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Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Pin RecipeThis Pumpkin Pie Martini hits all the fall vibes! Creamy, pumpkin spiced and a little bit boozy. Serve for a fun fall happy hour or as a dessert cocktail!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces RumChata
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- 4 graham crackers, crushed
- Corn syrup (for rimming the glasses)
- Fresh nutmeg, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for garnish (optional)
Instructions
To Rim The Glass:
- Pour a small amount of corn syrup on a shallow plate in an even layer. Add the graham cracker crumbs to another shallow plate.
- Dip the edge of a martini glass in the corn syrup and the in the graham cracker crumbs. Repeat with the second martini glass.
To Make The Martini:
- Add the RumChata, vodka, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract and heavy cream to a cocktail shaker along with a few ice cubes.
- Shake until the martini is frothy and cold, then divide between the two martini glasses.
- Add larger pieces of graham cracker crumbs to the top of the drink and sprinkle fresh nutmeg or cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice on top for garnish.
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
