Pumpkin Pie Martini
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Vanilla vodka, real pumpkin purée, Irish cream, and warm spice — creamy and indulgent without tipping into dessert, finished with a graham cracker rim.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
Makes 1 cocktail
2 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz Irish cream liqueur, such as Baileys
1 oz pumpkin purée
3/4 oz half-and-half or heavy cream
1/2 oz maple syrup or simple syrup
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Crushed graham crackers, for the rim
Whipped cream, pumpkin pie spice, and star anise, for garnish
Rim a chilled coupe with simple syrup and dip it in crushed graham crackers. Add the vanilla vodka, Irish cream, pumpkin purée, half-and-half, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice to a shaker with ice and shake until smooth and well chilled. Strain into the prepared glass, then top with whipped cream, a dusting of pumpkin pie spice, and a star anise.
NOTES FROM THE BAR
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Vanilla Options
If you don’t have vanilla vodka, substitute with a small touch of vanilla bean paste — we love the one from Trader Joe’s. A few drops of vanilla extract or a vanilla tincture also work in a pinch.
Adjust the Sweetness
If you prefer a dessert-style cocktail, add ½ oz of simple syrup or maple syrup to the shaker for a touch more sweetness.
Whipped Cream Options
Use freshly whipped heavy cream for a luscious texture, or keep it easy with a swirl of Reddi-wip or vanilla bean whipped topping.
Garnish Your Way
We finished ours with star anise for an elegant look, but a cinnamon stick or sprinkle of pumpkin spice works beautifully too.
Rim Inspiration
Try a crushed graham cracker rim for that classic pie feel—or switch it up with cinnamon sugar or pumpkin spice sugar for extra warmth.
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Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.
Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.
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