Pumpkin-Spiced Espresso Martini

Last Updated on 2022-09-30 by Linda

Thanksgiving calls for all things Pumpkin and that has to include a tasty cocktail, am I right? Sharing the perfect pre dinner or even after dinner sipper to help savour the moment. Pumpkin spice and a bit of Espresso helps create the perfect Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini.

Imagine sipping this with a slice of Pumpkin Pie or even pre Turkey Dinner? My mouth is starting to water just thinking of this weekends feast ( Cuz yes Canadian Thanksgiving is happening now)

What you will need for a Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini

Time to gather the ingredients we will need and get ready to shake or stir.

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely ground Melitta® Italian Espresso BellaCrema Whole Bean Coffee
• 1 cup (250 mL) ice cubes
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) vanilla vodka
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) Irish cream liqueur
• 1 tsp (5 mL) pumpkin spice, divided
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) raw sugar (or any coarse sugar)
• 12 Melitta® Italian Espresso BellaCrema Whole Beans (optional)

How to make the Cocktail:

• Brew ground espresso with 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water using pour over method. Let cool completely. 
• Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add cold espresso, vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pumpkin spice. Shake until frosty.
• In shallow dish, mix remaining pumpkin spice with raw sugar; gently dip rim of 4 martini glasses into water, then carefully into pumpkin spice mixture to coat.
• Strain into martini glasses. Garnish each serving with 3 coffee beans (if using).

Tips:  

• For a slushy martini, add all ingredients to blender; purée until smooth. 

• Sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin spice over each serving if desired.

Pumpkin-Spiced Espresso Martini

Thanksgiving calls for all things Pumpkin and that has to incluse a tasty cocktail, am I right? Sharing the perfect pre dinner or even after dinner sipper to help saour the moment. Pumpkin spice and a bit of Espresso helps create the perfect Pumpkin Spiced Esresso Martini.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, canadian

Keyword: Pumpkin Espresso Martini

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Author: Linda

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker
• martini glass

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup 60 mL finely ground Melitta® Italian Espresso BellaCrema Whole Bean Coffee
• 1 cup 250 mL ice cubes
• 1/4 cup 60 mL vanilla vodka
• 1/4 cup 60 mL Irish cream liqueur
• 1 tsp 5 mL pumpkin spice, divided
• 3 tbsp 45 mL raw sugar (or any coarse sugar)
• 12 Melitta® Italian Espresso BellaCrema Whole Beans optional

Instructions

• Brew ground espresso with 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water using pour over method. Let cool completely.
• Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add cold espresso, vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pumpkin spice. Shake until frosty.
• In shallow dish, mix remaining pumpkin spice with raw sugar; gently dip rim of 4 martini glasses into water, then carefully into pumpkin spice mixture to coat.
• Strain into martini glasses. Garnish each serving with 3 coffee beans (if using).

Notes

For a slushy martini, add all ingredients to blender; purée until smooth.

• Sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin spice over each serving if desired.

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