6 irresistible pumpkin spice cocktails to elevate your fall festivities

Pumpkin fans rejoice! Pumpkin spice latte season is upon us!

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Pumpkin spice is officially back for the fall season! For the lovers of pumpkin spice lattes look no further for a spiked version! Before you get sick and tired of pumpkin by October, there are plenty of recipes to give a shot. Here is a list of 6 tasty pumpkin spice cocktails to cozy up with over the fall season. 

Following the latte trend be sure to try out this pumpkin espresso martini:

  • 2 tsp pumpkin puree
  • ⅛ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 tbsp Kahlua
  • 3 tbsp hot espresso
  • 3 tbsp creamer (your choice) 

If you’re a fan of the Big Lebowski and are craving a white russian here is the pumpkin recipe:

For the rim:

  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp crushed graham crackers

For the drink: 

  • 3 oz vodka
  • 3 oz pumpkin spice creamer
  • 1.5 oz Kahlua
  • whipped cream for garnish

Need something shaken and not stirred? Try this pumpkin pie martini:

  • 2oz pumpkin spice vodka
  • 1 oz dark rum
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 1 oz maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • pumpkin pie spice 
  • ½ oz half and half

If you want a drink that’s not too strong a pumpkin spice mudslide might be for you:

  • 3 scoops pumpkin spiced pecan ice cream
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 2 oz baileys pumpkin spice liquor
  • 1 oz vodka

Want to spice up a boring old fashioned? Just add a little pumpkin! 

  • 2 ½ oz bourbon
  • ⅔ oz pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin puree 
  • 1-2 dashes black walnut bitters
  • cinnamon stick for garnish

Need something a bit more refreshing? A pumpkin spice Moscow mule is the perfect solution!

  • 3 oz vanilla vodka
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin puree 
  • ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • top with spicy ginger beer and squeeze of lime

This list is full of delicious pumpkin recipes that can cater to everyone’s palate! Pumpkin spice lattes are here to stay for the season, so you might as well spice it up (pun intended) and try some new cocktails. These can easily be made for one or a larger group! Let us know on X which ones you want to try!

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