Pumpkin Patch Punch Mocktail Recipe
A festive, family-friendly fall punch packed with pumpkin, apple cider, citrus, and warm spices. This Pumpkin Patch Punch Mocktail is easy to whip up and perfect for Halloween parties, cozy dinners, or autumn celebrations. No alcohol, just seasonal goodness!
Equipment
- Large pitcher or punch bowl
- Long spoon for stirring.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Knife and cutting board
- Glasses for serving
- Optional: Ice bucket, ladle
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold apple cider
- 1 cup orange juice fresh or bottled
- ½ cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or simple syrup
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger or ginger syrup
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup ginger ale or club soda
- ½ cup sparkling water
- Optional: ½ cup pear juice or apple juice
- Optional garnishes: sliced apples pomegranate arils, orange wheels
Instructions
- In a pitcher or punch bowl, combine the apple cider, orange juice, and pumpkin puree.
- Stir in the maple syrup, lemon juice, and all spices: pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Mix well until smooth and spices are fully combined.
- Add ginger ale, sparkling water, and optional pear/apple juice just before serving.
- Stir gently to preserve fizz.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice if desired.
- Pour over ice in glasses. Use a strainer if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Garnish with apple slices, orange wheels, or pomegranate arils for extra flair.