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Homemade pumpkin spice espresso martini with creamy foam layer, cinnamon dust, and coffee bean garnish in coupe glass - Aunty Meals fall cocktail recipe

Creamy Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Creamy pumpkin spice espresso martini with homemade spiced syrup, rich coffee, and smooth vodka. Perfect fall cocktail that combines coffee shop flavors with elegant autumn entertaining in 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz strong espresso cooled to room temperature
  • 3 oz vodka premium quality preferred
  • 2 oz coffee liqueur Kahlúa or similar
  • 2 oz heavy cream creates foam layer
  • 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • ¼ cup brown sugar for spiced syrup
  • ¼ cup water for syrup base
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus extra for dusting
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg fresh grated preferred
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger for spicy warmth
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves use sparingly
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla only
  • 6 whole coffee beans for garnish
  • 2 cups ice cubes for shaking

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker with strainer
  • Jigger or measuring tools
  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Coupe or martini glasses
  • Bar spoon
  • Espresso machine

Method
 

  1. Combine brown sugar, water, pumpkin, and spices in saucepan
  2. Simmer 5-7 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly
  3. Add vanilla, strain through fine mesh, cool completely
  4. Make strong espresso, let cool to room temperature
  5. Place coupe glasses in freezer for 5 minutes
  6. Add ice to cocktail shaker until half full
  7. Add espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, syrup, and cream
  8. Shake vigorously 15-20 seconds until frothy and cold
  9. Pour through strainer into chilled glasses
  10. Dust with cinnamon, add 3 coffee beans to each glass
  11. Serve immediately while foam is at peak