How sweet should I make this?

Our recipe testing found that ½ ounce maple syrup creates that perfect balance—especially with the graham cracker rim. If you're craving something sweeter, here's a guide: ½ oz = beautifully balanced ¾ oz = decidedly sweet 1 oz = dessert-in-a-glass territory

What if I'm out of maple syrup?

Brown sugar syrup takes just 5 minutes to make. Honey works too, though it brings a different personality to the drink. Both are solid understudies for maple syrup.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes, sub in full-fat coconut milk for the heavy cream. it'll bring a subtle tropical note, but it works surprisingly well.

This Pumpkin Martini Is the Signature Cocktail of PSL Season

Name: Pumpkin Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 ounces* vodka; 1/2 ounce heavy cream (or coconut milk, for vegan); 1/2 ounce (to 1 ounce**) pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree; 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Graham crackers, for the rim

Pumpkin Martini

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This pumpkin martini recipe is cozy and creamy, infused pumpkin pie spice and topped off with a crunchy graham cracker rim. A crowd-pleasing fall cocktail!

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink 1x
Category: Drink
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: Cocktails
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 ounces* vodka
1/2 ounce heavy cream (or coconut milk, for vegan)
1/2 ounce (to 1 ounce**) pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Graham crackers, for the rim

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Instructions

Prepare the rim: Crush a graham cracker with your fingers, and place it on a plate. On another plate, add a small pool of maple syrup. Run the rim of a martini glass in the maple syrup first, rotating the glass so the rim is evenly coated. Then roll the rim in the crushed graham crackers until evenly coated.
Shake the drink: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake until cold. Strain the drink into the prepared martini glass.

Notes

*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.

**1/2 ounce maple syrup makes a balanced drink (and you’ll still get sweetness from the cracker rim). Use 3/4 or 1 ounce maple syrup if you like a very sweet drink. If you don’t have pure maple syrup, try homemade Brown Sugar Syrup (it takes just 5 minutes).

Find it online: https://www.fancyfoodsshow.com/pumpkin-martini/