Pumpkin Martinis

I’m not much of a mixologist, but I was inspired to tend bar after seeing Erin’s recipe for pumpkin spice latte martinis – what a great idea, I didn’t even know pumpkin liqueur existed! When POM Wonderful recently offered to send samples of their new iced coffees, I immediately thought about Erin’s creation and knew I wanted to try their iced coffee in a pumpkin martini of my own! We received samples of Café au Lait and Chocolate flavors, and the Chocolate flavor was ok, but the Café au Lait was delicious. I mixed the iced coffee with pumpkin liqueur, vodka, and butterscotch schnapps this weekend and was pleasantly surprised about well the drinks turned out! They were so yummy, in fact, that I couldn’t stop at just one… Thanks to Erin for the inspiration and to POM Wonderful for the Café au Lait Iced Coffee!

Pumpkin Martinis
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:
1 part POM Café au Lait Iced Coffee
1 part spiced pumpkin liqueur
1/2 part vodka
1/2 part butterscotch schnapps

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into martini glasses.

Nutrition: 275 calories, 0.6g fat, 0.0g fiber, 0.1g protein per martini (based on each part being 1.5 fl oz, measured in a standard jigger)
Cost: $1.50 per martini


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36 Responses to Pumpkin Martinis
  1. Natashya
    October 19, 2009 | 6:39 am

    Pumpkin liqueur! I need this for my bar!
    I love your seasonal drink, delish!

  2. girlichef
    October 19, 2009 | 6:56 am

    Yes, I want one! Or three! I don’t have anything but the POM, LOL!! I bet it’s worth it to go get the rest, though! Delish :D

  3. Lauren
    October 19, 2009 | 9:32 am

    I don’t often choose mixed drinks, but this one sounds awesome! I would definitely order this off of a bar menu.

  4. Meghan
    October 19, 2009 | 10:05 am

    This drink sounds delicious! Never heard of pumpkin liqueur either – that’s fun. Perfect for a fall-themed party!

  5. Astra Libris
    October 19, 2009 | 1:10 pm

    Pumpkin liqueur, butterscotch schnapps, and POM iced coffee??!! Oh my goodness, how did I not know that such glorious delights existed! I am in raptures, just imagining the flavors…

  6. donna
    October 19, 2009 | 2:15 pm

    YOU ARE MY HERO with this drink. You can bet your last dollar I am going to the local liquor store to find this liqueur!! Itll be the hit of Thanksgiving!

  7. Kelly
    October 19, 2009 | 2:16 pm

    I’m not generally much of a mixologist myself although that drink looks and sounds delicious. If you like mixed drinks by the way I highly recommend Barbara Lynch’s Drink in Southie. It’s pretty fantastic.

  8. Juliana
    October 19, 2009 | 5:06 pm

    Pumpkin martini? Sounds and looks delicious…perfect for the coming holiday!

  9. CaSaundra
    October 19, 2009 | 7:16 pm

    Creative! Although I won’t be trying this for 2 reason–
    *Not of age yet!
    *Don’t really like alcohol anyways!

  10. Reeni
    October 19, 2009 | 9:58 pm

    Sounds like liquid heaven! How scrumptious!

  11. elra
    October 19, 2009 | 10:56 pm

    Ahhhh Kerstin, I need mine at this very moment.

  12. Monica H
    October 20, 2009 | 1:02 am

    Where does one get pumpkin spiced liquor? What brand? I’m intrigued!

    Good think I have POM coffees in my fridge!

  13. Sophie
    October 20, 2009 | 2:59 am

    What a neat idea!!! Wow,…excellent to drink at Christmas too,…MMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!

  14. Blond Duck
    October 20, 2009 | 6:29 am

    This would be great for our neighborhood Halloween party!

  15. Maria
    October 20, 2009 | 9:11 am

    Great fall treat!

  16. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
    October 20, 2009 | 10:15 am

    Oh, wow, that is a perfect autumn drink, I love it!

  17. Pam
    October 20, 2009 | 10:44 am

    What a fantastic drink – I love pumpkin anything so I am certain I would love this drink.

  18. Kristin
    October 20, 2009 | 1:07 pm

    That might just have to make an appearance at Thanksgiving. YUM!

  19. Nicole
    October 20, 2009 | 2:57 pm

    Genius! Pure genius! I, too, have those POM Iced Coffee samples and I’m ashamed to say, I haven’t tried them yet :( They look good and people seem to like them but I wanted to make something with them versus just drinking them straight out of the bottle. Great idea! You are so creative! I love it. We should drink these at our neighborhood block party ;)

  20. sophia
    October 20, 2009 | 3:14 pm

    I’m not an alcohol drinker, so I’ll be a wimp and order this virgin, please! :-]

  21. Joanne
    October 21, 2009 | 6:28 am

    Pumpkin liqeur sounds dangerous. Only because I would be compelled to drink all of it in one sitting! what a great martini. (And so much cheaper than the 8-13 dollars it would cost in a bar!!)

  22. megan
    October 21, 2009 | 7:34 am

    What a great cocktail! And at a $1.50, what a bargain. This would be at least $8.oo a at bar around here!

  23. Selba
    October 21, 2009 | 9:10 am

    Wow… pumpkin martinis! must try it someday! yes, only if I’m in a cold weather :)

  24. lisaiscooking
    October 21, 2009 | 11:05 am

    That sounds like a delicious mix! I love all the flavors in this.

  25. pigpigscorner
    October 21, 2009 | 2:55 pm

    wow, pumpkin liqueur? I’ve never had that! Sounds like a yummy mix!

  26. Hélène
    October 21, 2009 | 6:50 pm

    I’ve never seen POM Café au Lait Iced Coffee. Sounds so good. Like your mix.

  27. Wendy
    October 21, 2009 | 6:57 pm

    Genius! Sounds delicious.

  28. Erin
    October 21, 2009 | 8:49 pm

    So…when’s happy hour? This is a seriously inspired martini!

  29. Emily
    October 22, 2009 | 4:33 am

    Wowwww I like it. I am all about martinis and pumpkin. And coffee. Brilliant!

  30. sophia
    October 22, 2009 | 2:53 pm

    Wow, Kerstin! you have outdone yourself with this one. And with POMx coffee, too! AND pumpkin! I’m not much into alcohol, but you’re gonna turn me into a drunk with this one!

  31. Debbie
    October 22, 2009 | 6:15 pm

    Sounds delicious…great combinations!

  32. cheffresco
    October 22, 2009 | 7:37 pm

    YUUM!! I have never heard of pumpkin liquor either, how amazing!

  33. Kerstin
    October 23, 2009 | 11:08 pm

    Thanks everyone! I’m enjoying one of these right now :)

    Monica – I found it in the first large liquor store we went to by the schnapps. The brand they had was Hiram Walker and the bottle says it’s a special seasonal flavor.

    Nicole – Yes, for sure :)

  34. nora@ffr
    October 24, 2009 | 1:41 pm

    oh wow!! they are soo pretty :)

  35. Yum Yucky
    October 25, 2009 | 6:35 am

    Oh gawsh. This reminds of the fact that I’ve never even tried a regular Martini. I need to get with it.

  36. ErinsFoodFiles
    October 28, 2009 | 11:31 pm

    Oooooh! I love your twist on this! It sounds so good! And… my friend who is a buyer/manager at a liquor said he has heard that they might stop producing the Starbucks liqueur. So it’s nice to know you can still make a tasty drink with other ingredients!

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