Description
A creamy, spiced fall vodka drink featuring real pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and warming spices. Perfect for parties, game nights, or cozy autumn evenings, this cocktail is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka
- 1 oz (30 ml) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 oz (30 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (for garnish, store-bought or homemade)
- Extra pinch of pumpkin pie spice (for garnish)
- Cinnamon stick or star anise (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Add vodka, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup).
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker feels frosty.
- Strain into a short glass (rocks or lowball) over fresh ice or serve straight up. Use a fine mesh strainer for a smoother texture if desired.
- Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, and garnish with a cinnamon stick or star anise.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Chill your glass before serving for extra creaminess. Use real maple syrup for best flavor. For dairy-free or vegan, use coconut cream and non-dairy whipped cream. If batching for parties, mix the base ahead and shake individual servings with ice. Adjust spice and sweetness to taste. If the drink separates, shake or whisk again before serving.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 oz (150 ml) per cocktail
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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