18 Easy Pumpkin Cocktails
These easy Pumpkin Cocktails bring all the cozy fall vibes. Whether you’re having friends over, hosting Friendsgiving or just chilling with your couch and a blanket, there’s a pumpkin drink here that’s quick, tasty, and totally doable at home.
Pumpkin cocktails are just the right kind of cozy for fall — a little seasonal, a little fun, and zero effort.
Why You’ll Love Easy Pumpkin Cocktails
- Pumpkin alcohol drinks are pretty darn simple. You may need some ingredients that aren’t part of your home bar essentials but these pumpkin alcoholic drinks are still easy to make.
- They work for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any random night when you want something that tastes like fall.
- Pumpkin goes great with things like cinnamon, vanilla, and bourbon, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised by some of the other flavor pairings!
- Even people who roll their eyes at pumpkin spice will probably drink these. Pumpkin is a crowd-pleaser.
- These recipes use pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice liqueur, or other pumpkin-flavored products so keep that in mind as you are browsing the list.
- Cocktails with pumpkin make a great signature drink idea for any fall gathering! They’re unique and memorable.
Enjoy a pumpkin alcohol drink at least once during the season for maximum autumnal joy.
Pumpkin Cocktail Recipes
Pumpkin cocktails are a fun way to celebrate fall. Not only can you enjoy these delicious drinks with friends and family, but they also make for the perfect holiday party drink as well. The rich, earthy flavor of pumpkin, along with those warm holiday spices found in a lot of these drinks, is perfect for this time of year.
Pumpkin Spice Margarita
Fresh lime juice, ginger and cayenne really give this Pumpkin Spice Margarita a kick of flavor! It's the perfect transitional drink to take you right from summer and into fall.
Ingredients: orange juice, pumpkin pie spice, reposado tequila, lime juice, pumpkin puree, agave syrup, ginger, and cayenne.
Easy Pumpkin Spice Daiquiri
Pumpkin mixed with warm spices and a zing of lime creates a cozy fall daiquiri to share with friends and family.
Ingredients: white rum, canned pumpkin, lime, Hipsters Pumpkin Spice Syrup, pumpkin pie spice
Flavorful Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule with Canned Pumpkin
Flavorful ginger beer and canned pumpkin puree combine to make a tasty (and easy!) pumpkin cocktail that looks perfect for autumn in a cool copper mug.
Ingredients: vodka, lime juice, canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, agave, and ginger beer
Yummy Easy Pumpkin Martini Recipe
With warm seasonal spices and your favorite vodka, this Pumpkin Martini is a fun drink to serve at any fall function.
Ingredients: vodka, half and half, canned pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla, white sugar, pie spice
Sparkling Spiced Pumpkin Punch Recipe
This adult punch recipe is great for a fun gathering beginning with Halloween and beyond. With apple and orange juices, plus the pumpkin puree, this easy champagne punch is perfect for any crowd.
Ingredients: pumpkin puree, apple cider, orange juice, spiced rum (dark rum would work too), cinnamon, champagne or sparkling wine, sliced oranges, apples, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise for garnish.
Pumpkin Spice Coquito (+VIDEO)
This Puerto Rican Coquito gets a fall twist with the addition of pumpkin! You'll love how creamy this tasty drink is with coconut milk, plus evaporated and sweetened condensed milk. A little rum is the best way to finish off this tasty new-to-you pumpkin cocktail.
Ingredients: Pumpkin puree, coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, rum, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract
Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Cocktail
Calling all whiskey fans! You just might have a new favorite whiskey drink right here. With a simple homemade Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup, this drink is layered with flavors and just right for sipping.
Ingredients: pumpkin puree, vanilla, ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, maple syrup, all spice
Spiked Pumpkin Latte Recipe
Level up that Pumpkin Latte with a little liquor! This warm Spiked Pumpkin Latte is comforting and delicious and a tasty pumpkin cocktail idea to sip on a cool evening.
Ingredients: coffee, nutmeg, cinnamon, light cream, butterscotch schnapps
Ultimate Caramel Pumpkin Cordial
Creamy and sweet, think of this Caramel Pumpkin Cordial as the perfect dessert cocktail for your after-dinner treat.
Ingredients: Caramel Vodka, Kahlua, pumpkin spice creamer, whipped topping, cinnamon
Boozy Pumpkin Spice Milkshake
Let's get fall started with a delicious boozy pumpkin milkshake! This recipe is made using ingredients ice cream, pumpkin puree rum and pumpkin wine! Mix it all together for one tasty treat that will make your taste buds dance in no time!
Ingredients: vanilla ice cream, pure pumpkin, pumpkin wine, spiced rum, caramel sauce
Pumpkin Pie Cocktail with Kahlua and Vodka
Vodka and pumpkin are the perfect pair for the coffee flavor of the Kahlua. Top it with whipped cream for a tasty treat that you'll want to share with friends.
Ingredients: strong coffee, Kahlua, vodka, pumpkin pie spice, whipped cream
Pumpkin Spice White Russians
White Russians are already delicious but when you add in pumpkin spice, they're even more amazing! If you aren't a big pumpkin fan, this is a great cocktail to start with since they only have pie spice and no actual pumpkin.
Ingredients: vodka, coffee liqueur, whole milk, pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin Cocktail with Caramel
This boozy pumpkin drink has an apple cider base, salted caramel Kahlua and pumpkin for a crazy tasty treat that you can enjoy all season long!
Ingredients: apple cider, pumpkin puree, Kahlua Salted Caramel
Fall Pumpkin Party Punch
With spiced rum and a variety of fruit juices, this flavorful recipe is a great one to serve at any party. A blender helps to mix all the ingredients together. Serve this one in a glass punch bowl so this gorgeous color can be seen!
Ingredients: pumpkin puree, honey, pumpkin pie spice, orange juice, pineapple juice, spiced rum, orange liqueur
Easy Pumpkin Michelada Recipe
This Pumpkin beer cocktail is totally unique and super refreshing. If you love a Michelada, this fall twist on the classic Mexican drink is a must!
Ingredients: canned pumpkin, lemon, agave syrup, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne red pepper, salt, Mexican beer, Tajin
Pumpkin Bourbon Apple Cider
With pumpkin spice vodka and bourbon, this easy cocktail is quick to make but full of pumpkin spice flavor! This may also leave you with a lampshade on your head at the end of the night.
Ingredients: apple cider, pumpkin pie vodka, pumpkin spice bourbon, ginger ale, apple slices
Pumpkin Spice Eggnog Cocktail
This pumpkin cocktail is the perfect one to make when you're not quite ready to move on from Thanksgiving but you can't wait for it to be Christmas too. Pumpkin Bailey's and Kahlua make this creamy cocktail totally unique.
Ingredients: Kahlua, Pumpkin Baileys, pumpkin spice liquid creamer, eggnog, pumpkin pie spice
Best Pumpkin Moscow Mule Recipe
If you happen to have Pumpkin Rum lying around, you can make this super tasty and refreshing Pumpkin Moscow Mule! With just a few ingredients, this fall cocktail can be made in just minutes. It's a great recipe to keep on hand for drop-in guests all season long.
Ingredients: pumpkin spiced rum, ginger beer, lime juice
How to Add Pumpkin Flavor to Cocktails
There are plenty of easy ways to add pumpkin flavor to your cocktails.
- Pumpkin puree: Classic and super easy to find. I use it in my Pumpkin Spice Margarita (so good).
- Pumpkin Spice Syrups: I use this Pumpkin Spice Syrup in my Pumpkin Daiquiri or you can use pumpkin-flavored coffee syrup.
- Pumpkin liqueur or vodka: Swap the usual spirit in your favorite cocktail for an instant fall twist.
- Pumpkin pie spice extract: Just a few drops add all the flavor without the thickness of puree.
- Cocktail Mixes: This pumpkin spice cocktail mix needs just water and liquor! This is probably the easiest pumpkin cocktail you can make!
Tips
- Make sure to use canned pumpkin and not canned pumpkin pie filling (unless the recipe specifically calls for it).
- When mixing up your own easy pumpkin cocktails, try using maple syrup for the sweetener! It adds a richness, that pairs perfectly with the pumpkin flavor. It’s a great fall switch from using regular simple syrup.
- Only need a tablespoon or two of pumpkin? Freeze the rest so you can make pumpkin puree cocktails all season long. Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of pumpkin onto a wax paper-covered sheet pan. Freeze until hard, then bag up! Grab and defrost only what you need!
- Just about any liquor will work with pumpkin flavor but some of my favorites are spiced rum and bourbon or whisky. Of course, vodka such a versatile flavor, is great for drinks too!
- Adding a rim to a cocktail glass is the perfect finishing touch, even for pumpkin cocktails. You can use Tajin, spiced sugar, crushed graham crackers, pumpkin spice rimming sugar, pie spice and even caramel and they will all taste delicious (of course, which rim to use will depend on which recipe you are making above).
Frequently Asked Questions
From copper mugs that look like pumpkins to a pumpkin punchbowl, you can serve pumpkin cocktails in just about anything! Use a pumpkin ice mold and chill a larger batch of a fall drink. Garnish with a cute Halloween stir stick or pumpkin umbrella, and you’re all set. And don’t forget the cinnamon stick!
Yes, if the recipe you choose requires pumpkin puree, you can make your own. Head to this recipe from Dish by Dish to see how.
Boozy pumpkin drinks can be on the sweet side but have a hint of savory that is really nice! It keeps the drinks from feeling like you’re eating dessert. Pumpkin pairs well with cream which you can sweeten up in a number of ways. It also depends on how you are adding pumpkin to a drink. A pumpkin syrup will make a drink on the sweeter side.
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