Perky Pecan Martini

The Perfect Pick-Me-Up for Early Sunsets

As the clocks roll back and the days grow shorter, there’s something magical about that golden hour glow sneaking in a little earlier each evening. But with those cozy early sunsets comes a familiar challenge...keeping your spirits bright when darkness hits before dinner. That’s where the Perky Pecan Martini comes in.

This creamy, nutty espresso martini twist is the perfect way to warm up your fall evenings and perk up your mood when the sun says goodbye too soon. It’s a cocktail that feels like your favorite sweater - comforting, familiar, and just a touch indulgent.

🍸 The Recipe

• Start with a shaker full of ice

• 2oz Vanilla Vodka

• 1oz Kahlúa

• 0.5oz Praline Pecan Liqueur

• 1 shot of freshly brewed espresso

• A few dashes of chocolate bitters

• Shake and strain into a martini glass

☕ Why We Love It

The Perky Pecan Martini is where cozy meets caffeine. The praline pecan liqueur brings a toasty sweetness, the espresso adds that jolt of energy to fight off the early-evening yawns, the vanilla vodka ties it all together with a creamy smoothness, and the chocolate bitters add the perfect touch to balance it all out.

It’s the kind of drink you’ll want to sip while watching the last bit of light fade through the window, maybe while your favorite candle flickers nearby and a blanket finds its way over your lap.