Description
Warm autumn evenings find delicious comfort in this pumpkin spice white russian cocktail, blending creamy vodka, coffee liqueur, and seasonal spices. Smooth sips invite cocktail enthusiasts to savor rich flavors that dance between sweet indulgence and spirited celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) vodka
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
Pumpkin Spice Components:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) pumpkin spice creamer (or pumpkin spice syrup + cream)
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
Garnish and Extras:
- Ice cubes
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Chill a rocks glass with a generous handful of ice cubes to create the perfect frosty foundation for this autumnal cocktail.
- Carefully cascade vodka and Kahlúa over the ice, allowing the rich coffee liqueur to mingle with the crisp vodka.
- Introduce the pumpkin spice creamer, creating a luxurious swirl of warm seasonal flavors throughout the drink.
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle a ribbon of heavy cream across the surface, creating a mesmerizing layered effect.
- Gently rotate a bar spoon through the mixture, blending the ingredients into a harmonious amber-hued libation without disturbing the ice too much.
- Crown the cocktail with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, transforming the drink into a decadent liquid dessert.
- Dust the pillowy cream topping with a delicate sprinkle of ground cinnamon, evoking the cozy essence of autumn with each aromatic garnish.
- Serve immediately, inviting friends to savor this sophisticated seasonal twist on a classic White Russian.
Notes
- Pick high-quality vodka and Kahlúa for richer flavor complexity in your cocktail.
- Use homemade pumpkin spice creamer for a fresher, more authentic autumn taste experience.
- Adjust cream proportions to create lighter or more indulgent versions suitable for different dietary preferences.
- Experiment with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk creamer for a vegan-friendly twist on this classic cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg