Pumpkin Patch Punch Cocktail Recipe
This Pumpkin Patch Punch is a cozy, festive cocktail that brings together fall flavors like pumpkin, apple cider, and warm spices. It’s perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn get-together—and it’s super easy to make for a crowd.
Equipment
- Large pitcher or punch bowl
- Long stirring spoon
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Cocktail shaker (optional)
- Ice bucket or tray
- Serving glasses (tumblers or punch glasses)
- Knife & cutting board (for garnishes)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups apple cider or sweet apple juice
- 1 cup orange juice fresh preferred
- ½ cup pumpkin purée not pie mix
- ½ cup bourbon spiced rum, vodka, or brandy
- ¼ cup maple syrup or simple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice plus more for garnish
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup ginger beer or club soda for topping
- Ice cubes enough to fill glasses
- Garnish: orange slices cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine pumpkin purée, apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, and syrup.
- Stir in bourbon, rum, vodka, or brandy.
- Add pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the punch over the ice in each glass.
- Top each serving with a splash of ginger beer or club soda.
- Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
- Optional: strain through a fine mesh strainer for a smoother punch.