Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe (Tastes Like Pie!) - Plating Pixels (2024)

Published: November 14, 2021

It wouldn’t be the holiday season without pumpkin spice everything. While you’ve probably had your share of spiced coffees, have you treated yourself to a Pumpkin Pie Martini? This Thanksgiving martini recipe is easy to make and tastes just like a pumpkin pie!

Whether you want a co*cktail to celebrate the season, are a pumpkin spice fanatic, or just need some alcohol to get you through Thanksgiving, this Pumpkin Pie Martini fits the bill. It’s ready in minutes and is sure to impress your guests.

You’re likely to have the ingredients on hand, especially if you’ve done any fall baking. Here’s a list of what you’ll need.

Pumpkin Pie Martini Ingredients

• Vodka
• Half and half
• Pumpkin puree
• Maple syrup
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Vanilla extract

How to Make a Pumpkin Pie Martini

1. Start by chilling martini glasses in the freezer. Didn’t prep ahead? I’ll provide a simple backup later.
2. Add 3 ounces vodka, 3 ounces half and half, 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree, 1 ounce maple syrup, ¼ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and a few drops of vanilla extract to a co*cktail shaker filled with ice.
3. Seal and shake vigorously until the outside of the jar starts to frost/
4. Strain into 2 martini glasses and garnish with a bit of pumpkin pie spice and whole star anise.

Tips for Making the Perfect Martini

Chill the Martini Glasses

Put the martini glasses in the freezer at least 1-hour before making the co*cktail. This will keep it chilled longer when serving.

What if I want my drink now? If you forgot to chill the glasses, simply add water and a few ice cubes. Stir for about 10 seconds to chill, then empty the glass before adding the mixed ingredients.

Shaken or Stirred

Honestly, it doesn’t matter for this Pumpkin Pie Martini. You don’t need to worry bout ‘bruising’ any of the ingredients. I preferred shaken to chill it better. On that note…

Shake Vigorously

Shake the co*cktail in a shaker fast and hard, for at least 30 seconds. This will chill it properly and form tiny ice crystals on the top…one of the signs of a perfect martini.

When you see frost starts to form on the outside the co*cktail is ready. If the shaker gets too cold you can wrap it with a town while shaking.

Use Canned Pumpkin Puree

To make this Pumpkin Pie Martini, use canned pumpkin. Be sure to use the puree, not pumpkin pie filling or it’ll probably be too sweet.

Should I Use Flavored Alcohol?

While there is pumpkin-flavored vodka available, I prefer to use the regular kind. The flavored one is usually too sweet and may be hard to find. It’s always easier to use what you have on hand and not need to stock up on special liqueurs if you don’t have to.

If you want to add extra flavor, you could try marshmallow vodka or vanilla vodka, which are easy to find and available year-round.

Can You Make this Keto?

Absolutely. The main ingredient in this Pumpkin Pie Martini that isn’t keto is the maple syrup. You should be able to find a keto maple syrup at most grocery stores.

Serve Immediately

The ingredients will settle and separate a bit, especially the pumpkin puree. It’s best to make the pumpkin martini right when you’re ready to serve so it’s also chilled.

Tips for Garnishing

To garnish, you can add a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and a whole star anise clove. Another option is to crush graham crackers and mix with a bit of sugar to create a pie crust flavored rim.

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