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Pumpkin juice is a refreshing fall drink, perfect for all your fall celebrations! Whether you serve it cold over ice or heat it up for a warm cider, this pumpkin drink is sure to be a hit! While it works well for Halloween and Thanksgiving, any time is a good time for pumpkin cider

Pumpkin Juice (Pumpkin Cider)

Pumpkin juice is an ideal fall drink! Serve cold over ice, just like in Harry Potter, or hot as pumpkin cider to warm you up.  This pumpkin drink recipe makes a great addition to all your fall celebrations, including Halloween or Thanksgiving dinner!
Course Drinks
Keyword cider recipe, cold drinks, fall drinks, halloween, Halloween drinks, harry potter, harry potter recipes, holiday recipes, hot drinks, party recipes, pumpkin apple cider, pumpkin cider, pumpkin drink, pumpkin juice, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving drinks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 122 kcal
Author Emilie

Ingredients

  • 8 cups apple cider (half gallon)
  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup orange juice or pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves or spreadable fruit
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • orange slices for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Using a blender, mix pumpkin, orange juice, apricot preserves, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and 4 cups apple cider until well combined.
  2. Pour into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir in remaining apple cider. Pour over ice or heat to serve. Garnish with orange slices, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cider: Add pumpkin juice to your slow cooker and heat on low for 2 to 4 hours.
Stove Top Pumpkin Cider: Heat contents on medium heat in a stockpot until heated through, approximately 10 minutes or until hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
Microwave Pumpkin Cider: Heat individual servings of pumpkin juice anytime by placing in a microwave-safe mug. Heat until warm or hot but not boiling.

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

 

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Juice (Pumpkin Cider)
Amount per Serving
Calories
122
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.02
g
Sodium
 
11
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
250
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
25
g
28
%
Protein
 
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
80
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
22
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.