Trader Joe's Announces Their New Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
As soon as August begins to wrap up, Labor Day weekend passes, and there's a slight chill in the air, people get ready to start welcoming in all things fall. Whether it be fall flavors and spices, Halloween decorations, or wardrobe pieces, there's always a little something about the autumn season that gets someone excited. Of course, it also wouldn't be fall without the champion of fall flavors - pumpkin spice.
Over the last decade, pumpkin spice lattes have been the pinnacle of fall drinks and foods, and every single chain store or brand comes out with some kind of 'pumpkin spice' flavored product around this time of year. With their cakes, cookies, snacks, and more, Trader Joe's has always been really good at incorporating pumpkin into their fall spread. Now, they've upped their game and introduced a new cocktail at select stores, and it looks super delicious.
The store recently announced they were debuting a 'Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini,' a premade, ready-to-pour cocktail that combines the seasonal flavors of a pumpkin spice latte and a classic espresso martini.
"Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is a ready-to-drink espresso martini made with the same base recipe as our original Espresso Martini - vodka and espresso coffee, flavored with cane sugar and vanilla - along with cinnamon, ginger, allspice, clove, and nutmeg," is written on their website.
TJ's Shoppers React To The New Martini Flavor On Social Media
Although the martini bottles will only be available in store locations that are allowed to serve alcohol, customers are very excited. Last year, the store's regular premade espresso martinis went flying off the shelves, and people loved being able to recreate the trendy cocktail at home without having to buy extra ingredients or use cocktail-making equipment.
Once word got around about the new espresso martini flavor, customers began weighing in on the excitement, writing about how they can't wait to try it on social media platforms like Instagram.
"I'll cheers to that," wrote a Trader Joe's fan account owner, as another called the new drink "a spin on the classic pumpkin spice latte."
One Instagram user called the fall-themed drink "a real winner," and another wrote they were "looking forward" to it.
"So excited for this," commented a customer.
"Yes, please!" added another with some pumpkin emojis.
As soon as more customers are able to get their hands on the new adult beverage, we'll be curious to see if it lives up to the hype that's already surrounding it. Either way, if you need a fall gift for a cocktail lover in your life, or want to switch up your Friday happy hour routine, check it out!