How to Make Pumpkin Juice
on Aug 01, 2024
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Learn how to make pumpkin juice in just minutes. This is a Harry Potter-inspired pumpkin juice recipe. You will use apple cider, pumpkin puree, and brown sugar.
Instead of heading to Universal Studios and making a pitstop at the Wizarding World, you can make this copycat Harry Potter pumpkin juice at home.
Why I Love It
- Great for a Harry Potter-themed party
- Non-alcoholic
- Shareable fall drink to enjoy while the weather is still warm
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this fun fall drink. You can find the detailed list of ingredients is in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Variations to Recipe
- Add in orange juice or even an apple juice concentrate for added flavor.
- Apricot nectar or peach nectar can be used in addition to the apple cider.
- Use maple syrup or honey in replace of the brownie sugar if you would like.
- To enhance this delicious pumpkin juice, add a little allspice, ground nutmeg, clove, pumpkin pie spice, or other warm spices.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
- Add ice to a blender with your ingredients to make a slush-style drink.
How to Make This Harry Potter’s Pumpkin Juice
If you have a cocktail shaker, add ingredients, cover, and shake until mixed well. You can also use a blender or stir in a pitcher or glass with a long spoon.
Pour over ice in a new glass. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for Success
- For this fall drink recipe, you must use pureed pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix. They are different!
- Add a little more sugar if you want a sweeter beverage.
- For a fizzy take add some ginger ale, cream soda, or even lemon-lime soda.
- Fresh apple cider will add tons of richness to the drink.
Make a Large Batch and Storing
This is a single-serve drink, but if you want to make it for a crowd, you can easily multiply the recipe.
Add ingredients to a blender, mix, and serve over ice. Shake well before drinking, as the ingredients may settle in the refrigerator.
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Pumpkin Juice
Ingredients
- 8 ounces apple cider
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Splash of vanilla
- Ice
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider in a cocktail shaker or blender.
- Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla.
- Cover with lid and shake vigorously or pulse blend until well combined.
- Pour over ice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
