As the days grow chillier, I can’t wait to celebrate fall with this sweet and creamy pumpkin spice white Russian cocktail! My twist on a classic white Russian features pumpkin spice creamer for a subtle autumn flavor. Garnished with a graham cracker rim, it’s the perfect dessert drink. It’s a smooth cocktail that’s easy to make and even easier to sip on.
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I love how easy this pumpkin white Russian is to make with bar standards like vodka and Kahlúa. There’s no need to make a special trip to the liquor store for a fancy liqueur you’ll only use once. Instead, I reached into my fridge for pumpkin spice creamer, a fall staple at my house.
What’s in This Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail?
- Vodka: Try to use a good quality or middle-of-the-road vodka. A good rule of thumb is that your cocktails will only ever be as good as your liquor!
- Pumpkin Spice Creamer: Any brand works! You can use a plant-based creamer as well, most stores have plenty of options.
- Kahlúa: This rum-based liqueur adds a subtle coffee flavor that’s so good! Any kind of coffee liqueur will work here, though.
- Graham Cracker Rim: I made this delicious sweet rim with crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. It’s totally optional, but I highly recommend it!
Tips for Success
- To rim the glasses, dip them in water first. Then, dip them in a mixture of graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Don’t fret about enjoying this drink as a nightcap. 1.5 oz of Kahlua has approximately 5 mg of caffeine. For comparison, your average cup of coffee has about 200 mg of caffeine.
- Want a more classic version of this drink? Try my Skinny White Russian recipe too!
Serving Suggestions
Cocktail hour might just be my favorite time of day. Serve these pumpkin spice white Russians with some of the best fall finger foods like Halloween Chex Mix and Sweet Potato Souffle Cups.
5-Star Review
“Delicious and easy to make… 3rd time this season that I have made them and everyone raved about them.” – Fran
Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
For the Drink
- 3 ounces vodka (2 shots)
- 3 ounces pumpkin spice creamer (2 shots)
- 1.5 ounces Kahlúa coffee liqueur (1 shot)
- Whipped cream optional, for garnish
For the Rim
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus more, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or sparkling sugar
- 3 tablespoons crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients for the rim together on a shallow plate. Dip the edge of two glasses in water and then dip into the graham mixture. Press to coat. Set the two glasses aside.1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons crushed graham crackers
- Pour vodka, creamer, and kahlua into a large cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake lightly until combined and cold.3 ounces vodka, 3 ounces pumpkin spice creamer, 1.5 ounces Kahlúa coffee liqueur
- Pour into glasses with ice and top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice.Whipped cream
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Becky’s Tips
- Nutritional information does not include whipped cream.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
The flavors are delicious, but please tell me what I am missing? This doesn’t appear to be enough for one drink let alone two of them. It almost seems like an ingredient or some sort is missing.
Hi Kail, this recipe yields 7.5 ounces, which is plenty for 2 drinks, as a classic white Russian is usually 3.5-4 ounces per drink. Please note that this is meant to be poured over ice, not enjoyed straight!