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“A glass of Pumpkin Spice White Russian cocktail topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon, garnished with two cinnamon sticks, sitting on a table with coffee beans and spices in the background.”

pumpkin spice white russian

A creamy, fall-inspired twist on the classic white pumpkin spice white russian cocktail made with pumpkin spice syrup, vodka, and coffee liqueur. Rich, cozy, and perfect for autumn parties or a quiet night in.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Syrup Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Cocktails, Dessert Drink, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Fall-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail:
  • 2 oz Vodka - Regular or vanilla/spiced
  • 1 oz Coffee liqueur - Kahlúa or similar
  • 1 oz Pumpkin spice syrup - Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 oz Heavy cream - Or half-and-half
  • Ice cubes - Enough to fill the glass
For Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup:
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ cup Sugar - White granulated
  • 2 tablespoon Pumpkin purée - Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract - Optional but flavorful
Garnishes:
  • Whipped cream - Fresh or canned
  • Ground cinnamon - Or nutmeg
  • 1 Cinnamon stick - Optional for stirring
  • Cinnamon sugar - For optional glass rim

Equipment

  • 1 Rocks glass (Or old-fashioned glass)
  • 1 Cocktail shaker (Optional, or use a jar for shaking)
  • 1 Jigger or shot glass (For measuring liquids)
  • 1 Small pot (For making syrup)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (Optional, for smooth syrup)
  • 1 Bar spoon (For gentle stirring and layering)

Method
 

  1. Simmer pumpkin, sugar, and spice to create a flavorful fall cocktail syrup.
    A saucepan filled with smooth pumpkin spice syrup being whisked, showing a rich orange color and creamy texture.
  2. Rim the glass with cinnamon sugar for extra flavor and a cozy presentation.
    A glass of iced coffee being poured from a bottle, with ice cubes glistening and pumpkins in the background for an autumn feel.
  3. Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, syrup, and cream over ice in a rocks glass.
    Close-up of a glass filled with iced coffee and cream, topped with whipped cream, as honey or syrup is drizzled from a spoon over the top.
  4. For a fancier look, carefully layer ingredients without stirring.
    A glass of iced pumpkin spice White Russian topped with whipped cream, sprinkled with cinnamon, and garnished with a cinnamon stick, placed on a wooden coaster.
  5. Top with whipped cream, cinnamon dust, and a cinnamon stick before serving.
    “A glass of Pumpkin Spice White Russian cocktail topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon, garnished with two cinnamon sticks, sitting on a table with coffee beans and spices in the background.”

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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