Sweet Potato Pie Punch Cocktail Recipe

I’m always up for trying new drinks, especially if they’re a little unexpected and feel like a treat. This Sweet Potato Pie Punch Cocktail brings all those cozy, sweet pie flavors right into your glass.

It’s a fun twist if you want something different for your next party—or just a cozy night at home.

When I first heard about sweet potato in a cocktail, I was honestly a little skeptical but also super curious. Turns out, the creamy texture and warm spices from sweet potato work surprisingly well with punch.

If you’re after a drink that stands out and tastes like fall in every sip, this is definitely worth a try.

Sweet Potato Pie Punch Cocktail Recipe

I’m a big fan of those cozy sweet potato pie flavors, so I figured—why not make it into a cocktail? This punch is creamy, spiced, sweet, and honestly pretty easy to throw together.

With the right tools and ingredients, it’s hard to mess this up.

Equipment

• Large pitcher or punch bowl
• Bar spoon or long stirring spoon
• Jigger or small measuring cup
• Fine mesh strainer (optional for smoothness)
• Ice bucket and ice scoop
• Glasses (rocks glasses or punch cups)
• Small grater or zester (for nutmeg garnish, optional)
• Ladle (for serving the punch)
• Citrus juicer (for fresh juice, if using)

I like using a big pitcher for mixing—makes life easier. If I want it extra silky, I’ll pour it through a mesh strainer.

A jigger helps keep my pours on point, but honestly, I eyeball it sometimes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet potato puree (canned or homemade, unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
• 1 cup bourbon or dark rum
• 1/2 cup vanilla vodka
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 cup half-and-half or coconut milk
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 cups ginger ale or sparkling water (to top)
• Ice cubes
• Whipped cream (for garnish, optional)
• Ground nutmeg or cinnamon (for garnish, optional)
• Orange slices or cinnamon sticks (optional, for garnish)

I usually go for pure sweet potato puree—get the real flavor in there. Maple syrup feels more autumnal, but honey works too.

Any creamy milk is fine, though I’ll admit half-and-half is my go-to for richness.

Instructions

• Add sweet potato puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, bourbon, vanilla vodka, apple cider, half-and-half, and orange juice to your pitcher.
• Stir it all up with a bar spoon until the mixture is smooth and blended, no lumps hanging around.
• Toss in ice cubes to get it nice and cold.
• Pour in the ginger ale or sparkling water slowly, stirring gently so you keep those bubbles.
• Taste it—if you want more sweetness or spice, adjust as you like.
• Ladle the punch into glasses filled with ice.
• Top with whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy. Sprinkle on nutmeg or cinnamon, and maybe add an orange slice or cinnamon stick for a little flair.

Notes

You can make this cocktail a day ahead—just stash it in the fridge and wait to add the sparkling water and ice until you’re ready to serve.

Making your own sweet potato puree gives the best texture, but canned is totally fine if you’re in a hurry.

If you want the punch extra creamy, blend everything up before adding ice and ginger ale. For a non-alcoholic version, just skip the spirits and use more apple cider.

Chilled glasses make it extra refreshing. For a vegan option, I swap in coconut milk and a plant-based whipped topping.

The punch is sweet, spiced, and just a little boozy—honestly, it’s a crowd-pleaser at any fall get-together.

Tasting Notes

When I first tried this Sweet Potato Pie Punch Cocktail, the texture really surprised me—smooth and creamy, almost like sipping on dessert.

The sweet potato comes through, but it doesn’t hit you over the head. There’s this gentle cinnamon and vanilla thing going on, kind of like pie, but not in an obvious way.

The aroma is warm and a bit earthy. Bringing the glass up, it honestly smells like someone just pulled a pie from the oven.

As the drink sits and the ice melts, the flavors seem to get richer. It’s never too strong, which makes it pretty easy to keep sipping, especially at a party.

If you’re looking for snacks, I’d say shortbread cookies or roasted nuts are perfect. And if you want to get a little fancy, an orange slice on the rim looks nice.

Every time I mix this up, it feels both familiar and a little unexpected.