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    Home > Appetizers and Beverages > Pumpkin Pie Martini Thanksgiving Cocktail

    Pumpkin Pie Martini Thanksgiving Cocktail

    Published: Nov 16, 2012 · Modified: Sep 4, 2020 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Pumpkin Pie Thanksgiving Martini topped with cool whip

    Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe. A perfect Fall-themed cocktail for Thanksgiving. Absolutely delicious and creamy. Perfect martini for that Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner.

    Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe topped with whipped cream, served in a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar.

    Thanksgiving Cocktail

    Looking for a Thanksgiving Cocktail recipe to serve your holiday guests? A pumpkin cocktail?

    One that will compliment that Thanksgiving Turkey? How about a Pumpkin Pie Martini.

    Last week we had a Falltini-themed open house at our office and invited all of our clients to celebrate a successful year of real estate.

    This Pumpkin Pie Martini is one of the flavored martinis that our bartender was shaking up.

    It was quite popular, everyone was raving, asking how to make it, and chattering about plans to serve it on Thanksgiving.

    It’s a delicious combination of thick and creamy pumpkin pie spiced creme liqueur and vanilla vodka. Topped with a squirt of Reddi-wip you’re reddi to celebrate the turkey holiday.

    Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe topped with whipped cream, served in a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar.

    Even I, the non foo-foo drinker, who prefers a simple glass of red wine, went wild over this Fall themed martini.

    A cinnamon stick makes a clever garnish for this martini, or perhaps cinnamon sugar around the rim of the glass would dress it up even more.

    The cinnamon stick trick is truly a trick. You need a long cinnamon stick to get it to stand up in the drink. I prefer it without, as pictured below.

    Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe topped with whipped cream, served in a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar.

    I also thought this liqueur was delicious served on the rocks and it actually seemed pretty good swigged straight from the bottle. (Just kidding on that one…kinda.)

    Fulton's Harvest Pumpkin flavored Liqueur

    Anyway, when you see Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur in your liquor store, pick up a bottle. Its perfect for a Thanksgiving cocktail recipe. 

    Fulton’s is a limited-edition liqueur available only from September to November. The cream liqueur tells its tale simply by looking at its name.  It is lush, creamy and reminiscent of homemade pumpkin pie complete with the flavors rich with vanilla, brown sugar and spices.

    My favorite part is that it’s not overly sweet.

    Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe

    I hope you give this pumpkin cocktail recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

    Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite Fall cocktail recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

    Looking for more Holiday Themed Cocktail recipes?

    • Superbowl: Blood Orange Margarita
    • Cinco de Mayo: Michelada
    • Back Yard BBQ: Salty Dog with Saddle Leather
    • Holidays: Sparkling Raspberry Chambord Prosecco

    More Holiday Pumpkin Recipes

    If you’re crazy for all things pumpkin this time of year, don’t miss my lineup of pumpkin flavored treats:

    • Pumpkin Pots au Creme
    • Pumpkin Cider Brined Mustard Glazed Pork Roast
    • Pumpkin Bread Made With Pumpkin Ale

    Pumpkin Pie Martini, A Beverage for Thanksgiving

    This is a wonderful Fall themed martini
    4.50 from 6 votes
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    Course: Cocktails and Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 Two plus
    Calories: 507kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 shots Vanilla flavored vodka
    • 1 cup Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur
    • 1 cup cubed ice
    • Whipped Cream for topping
    • cinnamon sticks for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Place ice in a martini shaker.
    • Pour in liqueur and vodka and shake it good.
    • Pour into martini glasses and top with whipped cream. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. The glass can also be rimmed with some cinnamon sugar.

    Notes

    To coat the rim of the glass with sugar, or cinnamon sugar: Place about 1/2 cup raw sugar on a plate.  Sprinkle on 1 teaspoon cinnamon and mix. Make sure the sugar mixture doesn’t spread out. Shake the plate so it makes a solid dipping platform. On another plate, add water. Turn the glass upside down in the water and then place it in the sugar mixture. If it doesn’t coat evenly, just shake the plate again, rotate glass and dip again. 
    Whipped Cream: Using Canned Redi-whip is a very easy and convenient way to go. And that’s how I make them. However, it will melt into the drink quickly. Use a scoop of Cool whip, or even pipe some homemade whipped cream onto the drink.
    Homemade Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar. Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat on high until medium peaks form, about 3 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Sugar: 55g
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    Pumpkin Pie Martini …It’s What’s For a Cocktail For Thanksgiving

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    Comments

    1. Katerina says

      October 20, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Perfect fall drink for all the festivities that follow! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned in our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        October 21, 2014 at 7:01 am

        Thanks Katerina

        Reply
    2. Carole says

      May 02, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      Hi there, today I am collecting pumpkin recipes. Please do drop me a line on ca4ole@gmail.com if you are ok with me linking to your post in my blog (Carole’s Chatter). Cheers

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        May 04, 2013 at 8:16 am

        Sure, go ahead Carole

        Reply
    3. Rhonda says

      November 18, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      Forget the pumpkin pie, give me one of those! Although I suspect they could be quite dangerous!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 18, 2012 at 7:52 pm

        yay! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Chris says

      November 18, 2012 at 9:35 am

      Now THAT is a holiday martini!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 18, 2012 at 9:45 am

        yup! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Susan says

      November 17, 2012 at 7:35 pm

      Delicious holiday cocktail! Who needs pie? 😉

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 18, 2012 at 9:49 am

        LOL, I might agree with you Susan.

        Reply
    6. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      November 17, 2012 at 7:29 pm

      Yummy Lea Ann! I’ve been hitting the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes pretty hard; maybe I should opt for this adult version instead!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 18, 2012 at 9:50 am

        Might be a nice change during all the hubbub. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Larry says

      November 17, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      Having a bartender at work sounds like my kinda place.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 17, 2012 at 4:19 pm

        LOL, unfortunately she’s only part time. 😉

        Reply
    8. Penny says

      November 17, 2012 at 9:43 am

      What a great idea. Have a great Thanksgiving Lea Ann.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 17, 2012 at 4:19 pm

        Thank you Penny.

        Reply
    9. Vickie Hemphill says

      November 17, 2012 at 8:04 am

      Well, this is going to liven up Thanksgiving at the assisted living facility. 😉

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 17, 2012 at 4:19 pm

        LMAO …

        Reply
    10. Axelle the french cook says

      November 17, 2012 at 6:50 am

      It sounds very original ! I love martini ! White, red, pink … or orange !

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 17, 2012 at 4:20 pm

        I’m somewhat of a martini fan myself Axelle. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      November 17, 2012 at 5:24 am

      A Thanksgiving martini – very clever.

      Cheers!
      Sam

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 17, 2012 at 4:20 pm

        Thanks Sam… Happy TG to you and Meakin.

        Reply
    12. dan says

      November 16, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      um. UM been there.
      Your picture made me feel so much more sophisticated than…that night : )

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 17, 2012 at 4:21 pm

        LOL Dan, It was spur of the moment and we didn’t need no stinkin martini glasses. 😉

        Reply
    13. Nancy says

      November 16, 2012 at 3:13 pm

      Even tho I don’t drink much – and can’t drink Vodka – this looks intriguing. Maybe leave out the vodka for me and use a touch of vanilla instead? Another one I’ve passed on to the chef just in case he wants to try it Thursday. 🙂 Thanks and have a wonderful Thanksgiving, LA!!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        November 17, 2012 at 4:23 pm

        You can most certainly leave out the vodka. I’m not sure vanilla is even necessary. It’s creamy and wonderful on the rocks. However, I’m serving it tomorrow. Putting it in the freezer for awhile, a scoop of ice cream drizzled with the Pumpkin liquer a shot of whipped cream …. mmmmmmm

        Reply
        • Nancy says

          November 18, 2012 at 10:44 am

          Great idea!! I believe the martini has made the cut for our tgiving dinner. My first clue…asked to pick up 12 martini glasses. 🙂

        • Lea Ann says

          November 18, 2012 at 7:54 pm

          I’d say that Martini made the cut. 🙂

        • Nancy says

          November 26, 2012 at 2:42 pm

          We had them on Thanksgiving …it has a very high YUM quotient! I had mine without the vodka and it was delicious. All 11 of us really enjoyed this drink. Thanks again!

        • Lea Ann says

          November 27, 2012 at 5:52 am

          Aren’t they good??? A little over the top however, probably a once a year “thing”. So glad you persuaded the chef to add them to the menu.

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