Amazing Appetizers

• Serve pumpkin spice martinis with an array of appetizers to keep guests munching as they sip their drinks. Stuff potato skins with bacon and cheddar cheese for a bar-style appetizer that helps mellow the bite of the martini. Fill mini croissants with mozzarella and sprinkle each one with nutmeg to create a cheesy snack with a whisper of spice. Drizzle lemon juice and honey over apple slices for a sweet treat. Try a crunchy snack that helps soothe your mouth after each sip of martini by spreading cream cheese into celery sticks.

Tasty Main Dishes

• Think full-bodied flavors when pairing pumpkin spice martinis with a main dish. Sprinkle a steak with some salt and pepper, and then cook, for a hearty dish that holds its own against the martini without clashing. Wrap filet mignon with hickory bacon and sear for a woodsy taste that helps enhance the earthy flavor of the martini. Go for a salty flavor pairing by grilling chicken with a light coating of teriyaki sauce to echo the natural sweetness of the drink. Roast a turkey and serve with brown gravy for a Thanksgiving-style feast.

Yummy Side Dishes

• Vegetables have the same kind of earthy sweetness as a pumpkin spice martini, making them a natural match when it comes to side dishes. Roast butternut squash, cut it into cubes and drizzle the cubes with melted garlic butter for an rich side. Saute sliced baby squash and zucchini in olive oil for a simple, yet colorful, dish. Toss iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, lemon juice and olive oil together for a light side that allows the martini to take center stage.

Tempting Desserts

• Serving a sweet dish with a pumpkin spice martini helps take the bite from the drink and turns it into a more dessert-style option. Poach pear halves in a honey, lemon juice, water and allspice mixture for a sweet taste that echoes the spices found in the martini. Go for a classic pairing by serving the drink with pumpkin pie, complete with whipped cream on top. Try apple pie for an old-fashion treat or pecan pie for a potent sweet. Serve a platter of chocolate chip, sugar and oatmeal cookies for a simple dessert. Cover vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce to create a sweet finish to each sip of martini.