Description
A sophisticated yet cozy fall cocktail made with real pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, and warm spices. It balances earthiness with sweetness and can be made with vodka or bourbon in just five minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (30g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure maple syrup (Grade B or Amber)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 ounces (60ml) vodka or bourbon
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream
- Ice (large cubes preferred)
- Ground cinnamon (for rimming)
- Maple syrup (for rimming)
Instructions
- Chill martini or coupe glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Moisten the rim of the glasses with a lime wedge or paper towel, dip in maple syrup, and dust with ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vodka (or bourbon), and heavy cream. Stir briefly to combine thick ingredients.
- Add a generous amount of ice to the shaker.
- Close tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the drink is chilled and frothy.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses using a fine-mesh strainer if desired to catch small bits of pumpkin or spice.
- Garnish with a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Real maple syrup is essential for flavor. Shake vigorously to emulsify the pumpkin and cream. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute alcohol with cold water or unsweetened almond milk and add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup. For dairy-free, use coconut cream or oat cream.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: pumpkin spice martini, fall cocktail, maple syrup drink, bourbon cocktail, vodka cocktail, easy autumn drinks, pumpkin puree cocktail