🎃 Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini (Pumpkin Spice Latte for Adults)

A cozy fall twist on a coffee classic. Today we’re making a Pumpkin-Spice Espresso Martini that uses pantry spice + maple—no custom syrup required. Double-strain = silky, café-style foam. 🍂☕️ 📦 Home Bartender Starter Kit → https://shop.awesomedrinks.com/products/home-bartender-starter-kit/ The Squeak Easy: Margarita → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_kHD-F2XMs Pumpkin Spice Espress Martini → 2 oz (60 ml) vodka → 1 oz (30 ml) hot espresso → ½ oz (15 ml) coffee liqueur → ½ oz (15 ml) maple syrup → ⅛ tsp pumpkin pie spice → Garnish: light spice dust or 3 coffee beans Build: Pre-mix spice into maple. Add all to shaker with ice. Hard shake 15–20 sec, double-strain into a chilled coupe. Quick Option – 30-sec Spiced Simple (smoother): 1 cup sugar + 1 cup boiling water + 1 tsp pumpkin spice + pinch salt. Whisk, steep 5 min, fine-strain. Use ½ oz in place of maple + spice. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Recipe breakdown 4:21 The Shake 4:52 The Strain 6:27 The Tasting Variations * Vodka swap: try aged rum or bourbon for a warmer profile. * Dairy vibe: float ½ oz half-and-half for a “PS White Russian.” * Decaf: use decaf espresso or cold-brew concentrate. * Less sweet: drop maple to ¼ oz. Safety Drink smart. Don’t drink and drive. Hashtags #EspressoMartini #PumpkinSpice #VodkaCocktail #FallCocktails #CommonManCocktails ------ Become a Youtube CMC Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4_NTvhixXU3YFetu8z-aA/join Checkout our recipe E-Books: http://homecocktailmenu.com Subscribe to CMC Now: http://bit.ly/NKFUkE Drink Responsibly.