Cinnamon Pumpkin Punch Cocktail Recipe
A cozy, festive fall cocktail made with pumpkin puree, apple cider, warm spices, and your choice of spirit. This punch is perfect for holiday gatherings, Halloween parties, or sipping fireside.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl or mixing pitcher
- Stirring spoon or ladle
- Cocktail shaker (optional, for small batch mixing)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer (optional)
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Glasses or mugs for serving
- Ice bucket or tray
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree unsweetened
- 3 cups apple cider or sparkling cider
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup cinnamon simple syrup or regular simple syrup + 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup bourbon brandy, spiced rum, or vodka
- 12 oz ginger beer or champagne for a bubbly twist
- 1 –2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1 orange sliced, for garnish
- 1 lemon sliced, for garnish
- 3 –4 cinnamon sticks for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, add the pumpkin puree.
- Pour in the apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Stir until the pumpkin is fully blended into the liquids.
- Add your choice of spirit (bourbon, spiced rum, vodka, or brandy) and stir again.
- Sprinkle in pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon.
- Chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours, or serve over ice right away.
- Just before serving, top with ginger beer or champagne for a fizzy finish and stir gently.
- Fill serving glasses with ice, ladle in the punch, and garnish with orange or lemon slices and cinnamon sticks.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!