Name: Pumpkin King Martini Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 40 ml Vodka; 25 ml Coffee Liqueur; 20 ml Pumpkin Spice Liqueur; 25 ml Espresso (fresh); 1 piece Pumpkin Spice Powder (for dusting)

Pumpkin King Martini

Description

Inspired by Tim Burton’s *The Nightmare Before Christmas*, this cocktail takes the much-loved espresso martini and dresses it up for spooky season. Pumpkin liqueur was popularised in late 20th century America, linked to autumn traditions and pumpkin pie spices. Fused with rich coffee notes, the Pumpkin King Martini is indulgent, nostalgic, and festive.

Ingredients

40 ml Vodka
25 ml Coffee Liqueur
20 ml Pumpkin Spice Liqueur
25 ml Espresso (fresh)
1 piece Pumpkin Spice Powder (for dusting)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker Fine Mesh Strainer

Instructions

Brew a fresh shot of espresso and allow it to cool slightly.
Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, pumpkin spice liqueur, and espresso into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake hard for 15-20 seconds to create a thick crema.
Fine strain into a chilled martini glass to remove ice shards.
Dust the top evenly with pumpkin spice powder. Optionally, garnish with a mini pumpkin candy or star anise for extra flair.

Recommended glassware

Martini Glass (recommended)

A classic V-shaped cocktail glass for iconic served-up drinks.

120–220 ml Stemmed V-shaped bowl.

Best for: Martini, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Lemon Drop, Appletini.

Garnish: Works well with olives, citrus twists, cocktail onions, or neat rim presentation.

Quick facts

5 mins Medium Approx. 22.7% ABV Ice Mocktail option