Autumn is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and festive cocktail? Look no further than the Smashing Pumpkin Martini! This delightful drink is made with pumpkin puree, vodka, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, and it's garnished with a cinnamon stick and a pumpkin spice rim. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a crisp fall evening or to serve at your next Halloween party.
But that's not all! This article also includes recipes for two other delicious pumpkin-flavored cocktails: the Pumpkin Spice White Russian and the Pumpkin Pie Martini. The Pumpkin Spice White Russian is a creamy and indulgent drink made with pumpkin liqueur, vodka, and cream, and it's garnished with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. The Pumpkin Pie Martini is a sweet and tangy drink made with pumpkin vodka, apple cider, and lemon juice, and it's garnished with a graham cracker crust rim.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and festive pumpkin-flavored cocktails. So gather your friends, put on some spooky music, and get ready to celebrate the fall season in style!
PUMPKIN SPICE MARTINI
A fun, delicious cocktail for your next holiday gathering. A good friend shared this great idea!
Provided by Shecan2cook
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour the vanilla flavored vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and pumpkin flavored liqueur into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 36.2 g
PUMPKIN MARTINI
The Pumpkin Martini recipe is a stunning fall cocktail! It's cozy and creamy, with pumpkin pie spice and a crunchy graham cracker rim.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Drink
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Crush a graham cracker with your fingers, and place it on a plate. On another plate, add a small pool of maple syrup. Run the rim of a martini glass in the maple syrup first, rotating the glass so the rim is evenly coated. Then roll the rim in the crushed graham crackers until evenly coated.
- Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake until cold. Strain the drink into the prepared martini glass.
SPICED PUMPKIN VODKA
Try this pumpkin-infused vodka in the [Smashing Pumpkin Martini](/recipes/recipe_views/views/200308), or use it to invent a holiday cocktail of your own.The bar at Fifty Seven Fifty Seven in New York City, where it was created, uses a liter-sized Stolichnaya bottle to hold the vodka-pumpkin mixture while it steeps.
Yield
Fills a one-liter bottle (a scant quart).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine vodkas in bottle or other glass container. Add pumpkin meat and vanilla beans and let sit for 1 week. If necessary, when mixing cocktails strain the vodka as you pour it into the shaker. Consider using toasted pumpkin seeds or some of the vodka-soaked pumpkin as garnish.
Tips:
- Choose the right pumpkin: For the best flavor, use a small, sugar pumpkin (also known as a pie pumpkin). These pumpkins have a sweeter, denser flesh than larger pumpkins.
- Roast the pumpkin before using it: Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the pumpkin in the oven or in a slow cooker.
- Use fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices can really elevate the flavor of this martini. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. For example, you could add more or less vodka, or you could use a different type of liqueur.
- Garnish with a pumpkin spice rim: This is a fun and festive way to dress up your martini. To make a pumpkin spice rim, simply mix together some pumpkin pie spice and sugar on a plate. Then, run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it in the pumpkin spice mixture.
Conclusion:
The Smashing Pumpkin Martini is a delicious and festive cocktail that is perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So, gather your ingredients and give it a try!
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