If fall had a happy hour, this would be it. This Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is creamy, cozy and just sweet enough, with real pumpkin, warm pumpkin pie spice and plenty of espresso flavor. It’s such a fun drink for a fall girls’ night, Halloween party or just a cozy evening at home.

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz Kahlúa
• 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled
• 3/4 oz pumpkin spice creamer
• 1/2 oz pumpkin purée
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• Ice
• Coffee beans or cinnamon stick, for garnish

Instructions

Add the vodka, Kahlúa, cooled espresso, pumpkin spice creamer, pumpkin purée, simple syrup and pumpkin pie spice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake really well until the drink is cold and frothy.

Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with coffee beans, a cinnamon stick or a light sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

Tip: Chill your glass ahead of time and use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor and that pretty frothy top.