Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vanilla Vodka
- 1 oz Spiced Rum (optional, for extra warmth)
- 2 tbsp Pumpkin Puree (canned, not pie filling)
- 1 oz Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half
- 1 oz Maple Syrup or Simple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (plus extra for garnish)
- Ice cubes
- For the rim: 1 tbsp Graham cracker crumbs mixed with 1 tsp brown sugar
- For the rim adhesive: Honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Martini Glass
Start by preparing your glass to give it that professional look. Dip the rim of a chilled martini glass into a shallow saucer of honey or maple syrup. Next, press the sticky rim into a mixture of crushed graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar. Rotate the glass gently to ensure an even coating. Set the glass aside while you prepare the drink. - Step 2: Combine and Shake
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with fresh ice cubes. Pour in the vanilla vodka, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. If you want a deeper flavor, add the optional splash of spiced rum now. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for at least 20 to 30 seconds. Shaking hard is essential to emulsify the pumpkin puree and create a frothy, aerated texture. - Step 3: Strain and Garnish
Double strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into your prepared martini glass to ensure no large spice clumps or pumpkin fibers remain. The liquid should look smooth and creamy. Finish the drink by dusting the top with a tiny pinch of pumpkin pie spice or garnishing with a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately while ice-cold.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes