Why settle for a slice of pumpkin pie when you can sip it in a cocktail? The Pumpkin Pie Martini is a delicious and unique way to bring the flavours of fall into your glass. With hints of pumpkin, warm spices, and a touch of añejo tequila, this cocktail is sure to surprise and delight your taste buds. Ready in just a few minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a cosy autumn evening or a Halloween gathering with friends.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Patrón Añejo
- 60 ml Orange juice
- 45 ml Pumpkin purée
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 30 ml Honey pumpkin spice syrup*
- + Pumpkin pie spice blend for garnish
- + Orange twist for garnish
- *Honey pumpkin spice syrup:
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Honey
- 2 tsps Pumpkin pie spice blend
Instructions
- Honey pumpkin spice syrup: In a small pot, whisk together all of the pumpkin spice ingredients. Over high heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Once at a boil, turn off the heat and allow the syrup to completely cool.
- In a cocktail shaker, add all of the ingredients for the pumpkin pie martini, except the spice blend and orange twist, and shake.
- Strain the cocktail into a martini glass.
- Dust with the pumpkin pie spice blend and garnish with an orange twist, then serve.
Notes
Tip: Honey-spiced pumpkin syrup can be kept in the fridge for a week and used to sweeten teas or other autumn cocktails!
Recipe & photo: patron tequila
