This isn’t just a cocktail—it’s dessert in a coupe. The Tiramisu Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is what happens when your favorite fall latte, your go-to nightcap, and your most indulgent dessert all fall into the same glass. It’s creamy, spiced, and unapologetically decadent… and yes, you’re going to want to eat the garnish.
This cocktail starts with a base of bourbon, espresso, coffee liqueur, and a touch of maple syrup, plus pumpkin butter and a dash of Angostura bitters to bring in warm fall spice. But the real magic? It’s finished with a lightly whipped pumpkin spice mascarpone cream, dusted with chocolate, and topped with espresso beans and a ladyfinger cookie.
You swirl the ladyfinger through the cocktail, soak up that pumpkin cream, and then take a bite. It’s pure magic.
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⭐ WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- Tiramisu, but make it a cocktail: Creamy, boozy, coffee-forward perfection.
- Pumpkin spice, elevated: Warm, rich, and perfectly balanced—not too sweet.
- It’s interactive: Swirl the cookie, sip the drink, then eat the garnish. You’re welcome.
🥘 Key Ingredients
- Bourbon: Smooth, warm, and a great base for fall flavors.
- Espresso: Strong and fresh—this is where the buzz meets the buzz.
- Coffee Liqueur: Adds additional coffee flavor and sweetness.
- Pumpkin Butter: Cozy, spiced, and a favorite way to add pumpkin spice to a drink.
- Maple Syrup: Natural sweetness and rich autumn flavor.
- Angostura Bitters: Grounds the sweetness with warm spice.
- Pumpkin Spice Mascarpone Cream: Whipped mascarpone, pumpkin butter, and cream = heavenly topping.
- Cocoa powder: dust over the top of the finished drink to get the full tiramisu effect.
- Lady-finger cookies: the perfect garnish and great when swirled into the drink.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make this recipe:
- Step 1: Add 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 shot espresso, 2 bar spoons of pumpkin butter, ½ ounce maple syrup, ¼ ounce coffee liqueur, and 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds.
- Step 2: Pour into a coupe glass.
- Step 3: Make the pumpkin spice mascarpone cream by adding ½ tablespoon of mascarpone, 2 ounces of heavy cream, and 1 bar spoon of pumpkin butter to a small container.
- Step 4: Lightly mix until thickened, but not to soft peaks. Pour over the back of a spoon into the cocktail, then smooth it out.
- Step 3: Make the pumpkin spice mascarpone cream by adding ½ tablespoon of mascarpone, 2 ounces of heavy cream, and 1 bar spoon of pumpkin butter to a small container.
- Step 4: Lightly mix until thickened, but not to soft peaks. Pour over the back of a spoon into the cocktail, then smooth it out.
- Step 3: Make the pumpkin spice mascarpone cream by adding ½ tablespoon of mascarpone, 2 ounces of heavy cream, and 1 bar spoon of pumpkin butter to a small container.
- Step 4: Lightly mix until thickened, but not to soft peaks. Pour over the back of a spoon into the cocktail, then smooth it out.
Step 5: Garnish with a dusting of chocolate and a ladyfinger.
Tips:
- Don’t overwhip the topping—you want it soft and spoonable, not stiff. It should be pourable, and if you over-whip, just pour in some additional cream to thin it out.
- Swirl your ladyfinger into the drink to mix the topping in, then eat it for the full tiramisu effect.
Tiramisu Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
- Prep Time: 15 minures
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: cocktail
- Method: shaken
- Cuisine: american
Description
This isn’t just a cocktail—it’s dessert in a coupe. The Tiramisu Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is what happens when your favorite fall latte, your go-to nightcap, and your most indulgent dessert all fall into the same glass. It’s creamy, spiced, and unapologetically decadent… and yes, you’re going to want to eat the garnish.
Ingredients
Cocktail:
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 shot espresso
- 2 bar spoons of pumpkin butter
- ½ ounce maple syrup
- ¼ ounce coffee liqueur
- 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
Pumpkin spice marscapone cream:
- ½ tablespoon mascarpone
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- 1 bar spoon pumpkin butter
Garnish:
- cocoa powder
- Lady finger
Instructions
- Add 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 shot espresso, 2 bar spoons of pumpkin butter, ½ ounce maple syrup, ¼ ounce coffee liqueur, and 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds.
- Pour into a coupe glass.
- Make the pumpkin spice mascarpone cream by adding ½ tablespoon of mascarpone, 2 ounces of heavy cream, and 1 bar spoon of pumpkin butter to a small container.
- Lightly mix until thickened, but not to soft peaks. Pour over the back of a spoon into the cocktail, then smooth it out.
- Garnish with a dusting of chocolate and a ladyfinger.
Notes
Don’t overwhip the topping—you want it soft and spoonable, not stiff. It should be pourable, and if you over-whip, just pour in some additional cream to thin it out.
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