Recipes

Need a Crowd-Pleasing Cocktail? Try Our Perfect Pumpkin Espresso Martini Recipe

Published by
Stephanie Simmons

Pumpkin, meet espresso! The perfect combination of cozy fall spices and rich, chocolatey espresso, this cocktail is super easy to mix up for an Autumn get-together, Friendsgiving, or a Thanksgiving celebration. The Pumpkin Espresso Martini is a real crowd-pleaser, and can even be made without espresso for non-coffee drinkers!

A fun twist on the classic espresso martini, this is the perfect cocktail for pumpkin lovers, coffee lovers, or anyone who just likes to sip on a nice warming drink. We’re starting with an easy pumpkin spice simple syrup, made with sugar, water, canned pumpkin, and cozy fall spices.

Once it’s had a chance to cool, just shake it up with vodka, Irish cream liquor, espresso, and ice. If you aren’t a fan of coffee or espresso, this cocktail is still delicious without it. Simply omit it from the recipe–no need to sub for anything else. 

As always, just scale the recipe up or down to fit your desired serving size.  I hope you love this cocktail as much as we do! Scroll on for the complete recipe. happy fall, and have a happy Thanksgiving!

Did you make this pumpkin espresso martini? Show us on Instagram or TikTok @lulus using #lovelulus and head to our Holiday Shop to outfit yourself for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, and beyond!

This recipe comes from our food contributor, Stephanie Simmons, of Blue Bowl. Her goal with her kitchen-tested recipes is to get you excited about cooking, show you how good food can taste, and prove that you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to make a good meal.

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