Celebrate the fall season with this sweet, creamy Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail! This classic white russian recipe features a pumpkin spice twist that makes it perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving festivities. It’s a smooth cocktail that’s easy to make and even easier to sip on!
What’s in a Pumpkin Spice White Russian
This white russian cocktail puts a fun twist on a classic drink. Add pumpkin spice creamer to make it a pumpkin white russian, and enjoy a tasty fall 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.
- Kahlua: This liqueur adds a subtle coffee flavor that’s SO good!
- Garnishes: Pumpkin pie spice and whipped cream really seal the deal on that sweet fall flavor.
PRO TIP: Want a more classic version of this drink? Try our Skinny White Russian recipe too!
How do I rim the glass?
Dip your glasses in water first. Then, dip them in a mixture of graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
Pumpkin spice creamer is what gives this white russian its pumpkin flair! Typically, white russians feature cream, but pumpkin creamer is the star of the show in this autumnal recipe.
Yes, but not a lot. 1.5 oz of Kahlua has approximately 5 mg of caffeine. For comparison, your average cup of coffee has about 200 mg of caffeine.
Yes! Just use plant-based pumpkin creamer.
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
More Fall Cocktail Recipes We Love
- Apple Pie Punch
- Pumpkin Whiskey Smash Cocktail
- Apple Cider Mimosa
- Hot Pumpkin Cocktail
- Caramel Apple Sangria
- Chai Tea Recipe with Bourbon
Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail
Ingredients
For the Drink
- 3 ounces 2 shot glasses good quality vodka
- 3 ounces 2 shot glasses pumpkin spice creamer
- 1.5 ounces 1 shot glass Kahlua
- Whipped Cream and pumpkin pie spice for garnish
For the Rim
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon 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.
- Pour vodka, creamer, and kahlua into a large cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake lightly until combined and cold.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice.
- Enjoy!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Nutrition Information
White Russian ratio is 2-1-1
Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy this recipe, Tim!
Can you make these in a pitcher amount? So I do not have to keep making individual ones?
I don’t see why not!
Not pumpkin enough, too thick, its fall flavor, Kaluah overpowers
We’re sorry to hear this wasn’t to your tastes, Rose!
Delicious and easy to make…3rd time this season that I have made them and everyone raved about them.
That sounds like a win!
Delicious
Recipe looks great. However too many pop-ups and ads on the website. So hard just to get a recipe. I won’t be back
I am sorry, the ads are sadly necessary to keep this site going so you can have access to free recipes. There is an option at the top of the website to jump straight down to the recipe and skip everything in between and it allows you to print a recipe that is printer-friendly.
Ugh. Let me roll my eyes on your behalf. People come to the internet for FREE stuff and then complain. Entitled much?
Also and more importantly…. thus recipe is DELICIOUS!!!
Perfect autumn drink
Looks amazing, Brittany!
Yummy!
Looks amazing Penelope!
Loved it!
That looks delicious, Bethani!
A very cozy dessert drink
Thanks, Carly! It’s perfect for this season!