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Published: Sep 9, 2023 · Modified: Oct 11, 2024 by Meredith · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail

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A pumpkin spice White Russian cocktail is a fun fall twist on a classic White Russian cocktail. Made with coffee liqueur, vodka, and pumpkin spice coffee creamer, this recipe couldn’t be easier! Bursting with lovely seasonal flavors, this is sure to be one of your new favorite fall cocktails.

process shot showing how to make a pumpkin white russian cocktail. pumpkin spice creamer is being poured from a jigger into an old fashioned glass.

If you know me well, you may know that I have an affinity for “old man drinks”… classic drink recipes that you may have seen your grandpa drinking as a kid. A traditional White Russian cocktail lands in this category. The original is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and a splash of heavy cream… it’s boozy, simple, and often underrated (in my opinion). Replacing the splash of cream with pumpkin spice creamer adds lovely fall flavors to this classic cocktail, turning it into a fun fall cocktail recipe! White Russians are often described as tasting like an iced coffee with a kick… so think of this like an iced pumpkin spice latte with kick.

Using homemade pumpkin creamer really takes this tasty fall cocktail recipe to the next level! Made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar (with maple syrup as an alternative), heavy whipping cream, and milk this homemade creamer adds wonderful pumpkin spice flavors to this fall drink. 

Be sure to give this pumpkin White Russian a try this ‘pumpkin season’ – it may just be your new favorite White Russian cocktail recipe!

If you love this recipe, you’d also love our pumpkin spice espresso martinis! And be sure to check out all of my cocktail recipes (including this fun roundup of over 60 fall-inspired cocktails!).

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  • Why You’ll Love this Pumpkin Spice White Russian Recipe
  • Pumpkin White Russian Ingredients
  • Pumpkin Spice White Russians Variations
  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Pumpkin White Russian Recipe FAQs
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  • Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail

Why You’ll Love this Pumpkin Spice White Russian Recipe

The pumpkin spice version of a classic! If you’re into pumpkin spice and everything nice this time of year, this is going to be one of your new favorite cocktails!

Minimal, simple ingredients. This recipe uses three ingredients (four if you count ice). 

Perfect for fall parties. Seasonal cocktails are always a fun add to any party. Why not have this as an option at your Halloween party or serve this up as a specialty Thanksgiving cocktail?

Pumpkin White Russian Ingredients

ingredients needed to make a pumpkin spice white russian.

Coffee liqueur. Coffee liqueur, like Kahlua, is a must for a White Russian! This type of liqueur is rich, sweet, and has a bold coffee flavor. 

Vodka. Another must for any White Russian recipe. 

Pumpkin Spice Creamer. Using pumpkin creamer is what adds that perfect pumpkin flavor to this pumpkin spice White Russian recipe. I like use to homemade pumpkin coffee creamer, but you can definitely use store-bought if preferred.

Ice. Ice cubes are used for mixing, and this drink is also served over ice in an old fashioned glass (also know as a low ball glass or rocks glasses). 

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Pumpkin Spice White Russians Variations

  • Use vanilla vodka. If you tend to keep vanilla vodka in your liquor cabinet, it’s a great substitution for plain vodka in this pumpkin cocktail recipe. 
  • Try pumpkin vodka. If you love trying all of the novelty vodka flavors, you could definitely replace the plain vodka with pumpkin spice vodka if you’d like! This isn’t my jam, but I believe it could work.
  • Add a little whipped cream and more spices on top. I mean, how could a little whipped cream and sprinkled of pumpkin pie spice hurt on top of this?! 

Step-by-Step Instructions

process shot showing how to make a pumpkin white russian cocktail. kahlua is being poured from a jigger into an old fashioned glass.

Step 1: Add vodka and coffee liqueur to a rocks glass filled with ice.

process shot showing how to make a pumpkin white russian cocktail. the cocktail is being stirred with a bar spoon to combine the vodka, kahlua, and pumpkin creamer.

Step 2: Top with pumpkin spice creamer and stir.

an old fashioned glass filled with a pumpkin spice white russian cocktail with a large ice cube and a cinnamon stick. the cocktail sits on a wooden board with pumpkins around it, and another cocktail in the background.

Step 3: Optionally garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!

Pumpkin White Russian Recipe FAQs

What is a White Russian made of?

A classic White Russian is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream. It’s served over ice in a rocks glass. 

Why is White Russian so popular?

While the White Russian was invented in the 1950s, it became popular thanks to the 1998 cult classic ‘The Big Lebowski’. In this movie the main character, Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski, has the White Russian as his drink of choice and it is featured prominently throughout the film.

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an old fashioned glass filled with a pumpkin spice white russian cocktail with a large ice cube. the cocktail sits on a wooden board with pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, and a white linen around it. another cocktail also sits in the background.

Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail

Meredith
This fall-inspired pumpkin spice White Russian recipe is a fun twist on a classic. Bursting with seasonal flavors, this is sure to be a new favorite.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 318 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlua)
  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 2 oz pumpkin spice creamer (homemade or store bought)
  • ice

Instructions
 

  •  Add vodka and coffee liqueur to a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with pumpkin spice creamer and stir.
  • Optionally garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions
  • Use vanilla vodka. Replace plain vodka 1-for-1 with vanilla vodka if desired.
  • Try pumpkin vodka. Replace plain vodka 1-for-1 with pumpkin spice vodka if desired.
  • Add a little whipped cream and more spices on top. Make your fall cocktail extra decadent by topping it with whipped cream and sprinkled of pumpkin pie spice.
Recipe for homemade pumpkin spice creamer.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 75mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 0.03mg
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  1. Jeffrey L says

    September 09, 2023 at 9:45 pm

    5 stars
    This cocktail, like, abides man.

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    • Meredith says

      September 09, 2023 at 9:47 pm

      you know it Dude 😘 cheers!

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