November 2, 2023 at 7:30 am
· Filed under Cocktails & Spirits, Halloween & Fall, Recipes, Thanksgiving & Fall, The Nibble
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We’ve made pumpkin Martinis with pumpkin-flavored vodka, and with pumpkin spice syrup.
But this year’s version uses actual pumpkin purée and other ingredients that make it a fusion of pumpkin pie with a cup of coffee.
> October 1st is National Pumpkin Spice Day.
> October 26th is National Pumpkin Day.
> June 19th is National Martini Day.
> The history of the Martini.
> The history of coffee.
> The history of pumpkin.
> More pumpkin spice recipes.
> Make your own pumpkin liqueur.
RECIPE: PUMPKIN ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ingredients Per Drink
2 teaspoons pumpkin purée
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) vodka
1-1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Kahlúa or another coffee or espresso liqueur
1-1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) hot espresso, strong coffee, or prepared instant coffee
1-1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) half-and-half or creamer of choice
Ice
Garnish: whipped cream, a shake of cinnamon
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[1] A Pumpkin Espresso Martini (photo © Bonefish Grill).
[2] Patrón XO Coffee Liqueur (photo © Patrón Tequila).
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Preparation
1. PREPARE the espresso or coffee. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. ADD the ingredients to the cocktail shaker, adding the espresso last so has less time to melt the ice.
3. PLACE the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds to create the foam.
4. STRAIN into a Martini glass. Garnish as desired and serve.
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