Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Pumpkin spice espresso martini are the perfect cocktail for fall. This martini is light and refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness and spice.

Espresso martinis have been everywhere for the past few years, and for good reason – they’re incredibly tasty and a great pick me up.

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Since I am in Italy for three weeks, my daughter, Denisa, is helping me by guest-posting a recent favorite cocktail she has been making. I thought that it’s the perfect addition for an autumnal tipple!

Take it away DENISA: The recipe I’ve come up with for a pumpkin spice espresso martini is the lightest and most flavorful I’ve had, and friends agree.

Living in NYC, I’ve had my fair share of happy hour martinis. Recently, I’ve noticed a trend towards super complex cocktails. These are, in my opinion, overpowering, often cloyingly sweet and disappointing.

I’ve tried pumpkin martinis and other fall-themed drinks that were just too heavy and dairy forward. No one wants to feel bloated after one drink, just for the sake of having a themed cocktail.

Using a homemade simple syrup (or if you’d like to buy simple syrup here), this pumpkin spice espresso martini recipe has a seasonal twist on the classic drink without being overpowering, too heavy, or too sweet.

If you enjoy themed and seasonal cocktails, here are recipes for a peppermint martini and eggnog martini. Not to mention the seasonal drinks like the classic hot toddy, Irish coffee, and authentic Rüdesheimer coffee that are perfect to warm you up as the temperatures drop.

With only a few ingredients, you’ll have an impressive homemade cocktail that would easily cost you $20 in New York.

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Recipe by Denisa Wartinbee             Serves 2

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Ingredients

• espresso
• vodka
• Kahlua
• pumpkin spice simple syrup (I make my own – recipe coming soon!)
• ice
• cinnamon or espresso beans (optional)

Directions

Make the Espresso

Brew the espresso. Set aside.

Combine the Ingredients

Combine the vodka, Kahlua, and pumpkin spice simple syrup over ice in a cocktail shaker.

Add the espresso last, as to not melt the ice too quickly.

Shake!

Shake the cocktail 50 times for the best ratio of froth.

Pour into two glasses. Garnish with espresso beans or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Enjoy with a friend!

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