Fall flavors are all about cinnamon, spice, and all things pumpkin! Good for more than just carving or decor, pumpkins are highly versatile, and can be made into a variety of sweet and savory dishes. Here are a few cocktails featuring pumpkin – a fun, boozy way to use up left over pumpkin, and shake up something new!
by the Crave Local Test Kitchen
- 4 oz milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tbs pumpkin puree
- 1/2 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 1/2 oz espresso liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for serving
- 4 oz brewed espresso, hot
- Whipped cream, for serving
Pour all ingredients into a mug, stir, then top with whipped cream or foam. Can be served hot or iced.
by the Crave Local Test Kitchen
- 2 oz Tussock Jumper Moscato
- 1 oz pumpkin puree
- 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp wildflower honey
- 1/4 oz lime juice
- 3 oz Tussock Jumper Prosecco
- Brown sugar and spice rim
Rim a martini glass with brown sugar and cinnamon, set aside. Add ice to a shaker, along with the wine and the pumpkin puree and the lime juice. Shake, strain into the glass, and top with Prosecco.
Frozen Pumpkin Pie Martini
by the Crave Local Test Kitchen
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- 1.5 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 4 oz vanilla almond milk
- 3 tbs pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Caramel syrup
- 1/2 tsp toffee bits
- whipped cream
In a blender, blend all ingredients except cinnamon sugar and whipped cream. Drizzle the glass with caramel, then pour the shake into a chilled mug or glass. Top with whipped cream and toffee pieces.
Craving tequila to warm you up? This pumpkin margarita makes the perfect summer to fall transition, using pumpkin spice syrup to keep things light and sweet.
Spiced Pumpkin Margarita
by the Crave Local Test Kitchen
- Ice
- 1 1/2 oz. silver tequila
- 1/2 oz. Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- 2 oz. Agave Nectar
- 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice
Add ice, tequila, pumpkin spice syrup, agave nectar, and lime juice. Cover and shake to mix.
Looking for fall-worthy pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie recipes? We’ve got you covered!
Another fall favorite is Calvados brandy, from France. Made from fermented apples or pears, Calvados imparts a deeply layered flavor into cocktails that are hard to resist.
Grande Pumpkin Spiced Smash
by the Crave Local Test Kitchen
- 1 1/2 oz apple Calvados
- 1/2 oz pumpkin puree
- 3/4 oz homemade spices (clove, lemon peel, ginger)
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 2 dashes of bitters
Place all ingredients, including pumpkin puree in a shaker. Shake until well blended. Pour into a double old fashioned glass on the rocks.
For a three ingredient cocktail that’s fast and easy, try this traditional Pumpkin Pie Martini recipe. Just like the one Mom used to make, warm, spicy flavors blend with savory pumpkin, making this the perfect end to a meal.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
by Crave Local Test Kitchen
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4 oz Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur
- A dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
Pour vodka and liqueur over ice into shaker and shake, strain into martini glass. Top with dollop of whipped cream, drizzle with caramel syrup, and garnish with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon sticks.