Pumpkin Spice Mocktail
This Pumpkin Spice Mocktail recipe blends pumpkin puree with apple cider, brown sugar, and fizzy ginger ale for a refreshing autumnal drink. Garnished with a cinnamon stick and apple slice, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic beverage to savor the flavors of fall.
This time of year, pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns are everywhere! It’s a special time as the days get shorter and we have more time to get cozy at home.
Embrace the season with this fun and festive drink that even the kids can enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or you just want to make something to celebrate fall, this pumpkin mocktail is the perfect easy recipe.
Pumpkin Mocktail Benefits
- Enjoy all the flavors of fall with this fun mocktail. Real pumpkin puree, apples and cinnamon….oh my!
- Skip the expensive pumpkin drinks from the coffee shot that are often made with unhealthy ingredients including tons of simple syrup. Since this beverage is naturally gluten and dairy-free, it will also suit a variety of dietary needs.
- This recipe is so easy to make and will be the life of the party at all of your Halloween get-togethers!
Ingredients
Pumpkin puree gives the base of this mocktail its full flavor and rich texture. Look for real pumpkin puree in the canned food aisle of your local grocery store.
Brown sugar and apple cider add the right amount of sweetness to balance out the punch of spice.
Ginger ale rounds out the drink with a fizzy spice that just makes everything so nice!
Cinnamon sticks are great for a garnish.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Simmer pumpkin puree, apple cider, pumpkin spice, and brown sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occationally.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Two
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then pour over ice until about 3/4 of the glass is full.
Step Three
Fill the glass with ginger ale until full. Gently stir to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!
I hope you agree that these pumpkin spice mocktails are perfect for the season and your taste buds.
Recipe Tips & Substitutions
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled depending on how many servings you want to make.
- If you are prepping the mocktails for a party, make the mixture up to step three. Store the pumpkin and apple cider mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Then, mix in the ginger ale and serve over ice.
- This recipe is very forgiving! You can use almond milk instead of ginger ale if you want a creamy drink. You can also includes ingredients like vanilla extract, coconut milk, cream soda, or orange juice. You can also use maple syrup or pumpkin spice syrup instead of brown sugar, if you prefer.
- If you want to make a pumpkin cocktail, add a shot of rum to each drink and stir or shake before serving.
- This delicious drink would be great as a side to these cute Spider Cupcakes.
Recipe FAQs
Sure! Vodka or spiced rum with pair perfectly with this beverage if you want alcoholic drinks. Pumpkin spice cocktails are great for the adults.
Yes, but you may need to adjust the recipe as homemade pumpkin puree tends to be less thick than canned pumpkin puree.
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Pumpkin Spice Mocktail
This Pumpkin Spice Mocktail recipe blends pumpkin puree with apple cider, brown sugar, and fizzy ginger ale for a refreshing autumnal drink. Garnished with a cinnamon stick and apple slice, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic beverage to savor the flavors of fall.
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (don’t use pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice (you can also use ground cinnamon)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups ginger ale
- 2 cups crushed ice
- cinnamon sticks (optional, for garnishing)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, apple cider, pumpkin spice, and brown sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pumpkin mixture cool down to room temperature.
- Fill a glass half full with the crushed ice, then pour the pumpkin mixture over until the glass is about three-quarters full.
- Top the glass off with the ginger ale, stirring gently to combine.
- Repeat with the remaining glasses.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled depending on how many servings you want to make.
- If you are prepping the mocktails for a party, make the mixture up to step three. Store the pumpkin and apple cider mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Then, mix in the ginger ale and serve over ice.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seasonal
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 40.1 g
- Sodium: 45.3 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43.8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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So cute and tasty!!!