How To Make TikTok’s Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are beginning to turn orange, and we’re feeling all the autumnal vibes. It’s nearly time to dig out your jumpers and stick on Gilmore Girls – and how about topping it all off with the ultimate cosy drink, a pumpkin spice espresso martini? 

It seems we’re all getting excited about pumpkin spice season extra early this year, with Google reporting higher searches for the term than ever before. And TikTok is already awash with videos of recipes infusing the seasonal spice mix into all sorts of dishes, from cakes to cookies, alongside the ever-popular PSL. But one that particularly piqued our interest was the pumpkin spice espresso martini, an autumnal twist on the classic cocktail. Give it a go yourself with this simple recipe, collated using TikTok’s most popular videos.

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

• 1 shot of vodka
• 1 shot of Kahlua 
• ½ shot of Baileys (optional) 
• 1 shot of espresso
• Dash of vanilla extract
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix or 15ml syrup
• Ice (cubed not crushed)
• Coffee beans for topping (optional)

Method:

1. Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, and add ice. 
2. Give it a good shake, until the cocktail shaker feels really cold. 
3. Pour the drink into a chilled martini glass straight away, using a strainer.
4. Garnish with a few coffee beans, and a sprinkling of extra pumpkin spice.

Top Tips:

• Using freshly brewed espresso will ensure that rich, foamy effect and authentic coffee taste.
• Shake the cocktail really well for around 10 seconds, but be careful not to overdo it, as this will dilute the drink as the ice melts.
• You can make your own pumpkin spice mix by blending 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp ground ginger and ¼ tsp ground cloves.

Inspiration:

@boozetasty Did someone say coffee? With the pumpkin spice syrup of @Ana #boozetasty #boozetastyrecipe #espressomartini #pumpkinspice #autum ♬ Lounge Lizard – Mark Fabian & Alexander Smith & George King & RK Masters

@bella.danePumpkin spice espresso martini 🫶🏼♬ In the Mood – Glenn Miller

@cocktailsandcardio dairy free pumpkin spice espresso martini ☕️🎃 #dairyfree #pumpkinspice #espressomartini #fallcocktail #fyp #vanillavodka #kahlua ♬ original sound – nadim sakha