This festive fall harvest bourbon pumpkin punch is the perfect Halloween or autumn drink for a crowd! Whether you're using a punch bowl or a pitcher, you can serve up plenty of pumpkin spice flavor this season.
It's brimming with all the finest fall flavors, such as apple cider, pumpkin butter, bourbon, and ginger beer. It's not overly sweet but bursting with an abundance of flavor.
I love a festive punch; my other favorite is this Apple Cider Bourbon Prosecco Punch, but this pumpkin version is perfect for pumpkin spice lovers. The pumpkin butter adds so much pumpkin flavor and has loads of spices already mixed in. This punch is perfect for any fall gathering or for a Halloween party! And if you are looking for Halloween punch recipes, check out this Haunted Halloween Punch.
Why I Love This Recipe:
- It's made with spiced pumpkin butter, which imparts a rich pumpkin spice flavor.
- It's easy! No complicated or advanced steps are required to make this crowd-pleasing punch.
- Perfect for parties and family get-togethers! This recipe yields six drinks but can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a large crowd.
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Key Ingredients:
- Pumpkin Butter: I adore pumpkin butter because it's pumpkin that has been cooked down with sugar and spices. This makes it perfect for this punch since it's already sweetened and spiced, requiring only minimal additional flavoring.
- Apple Cider: Apple cider serves as an excellent base for punches due to its mild flavor, which complements other autumn flavors beautifully.
- Bourbon: This cocktail is bourbon-based, and the bourbon flavor is prominent. Using a top-shelf, high-quality bourbon is essential for a delicious-tasting drink. You can use any bourbon you prefer! I used Castle and Key for this recipe, but Old Forester 1910, Woodford Reserve, or Angels Envy would also pair well with these flavors.
- Ginger Beer: The ginger beer adds a slight kick and carbonation to the punch, giving it a delightful bubbly texture.
- Orange Juice: A touch of orange juice brightens up the mixture and adds a citrusy note.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make This Recipe:
Step 1: Combine the pumpkin butter with water, maple syrup, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan until the cinnamon infuses the mixture.
Step 2: Transfer the pumpkin mixture to a pitcher or punch bowl filled with ice. Add apple cider, bourbon, ginger beer, and orange juice.
Step 3: Stir and optionally garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, cranberries, or orange slices.
Step 4: Pour into glasses filled with ice.
FAQ
Yes! Just add a couple of teaspoons of pumpkin spice and ¼ cup of sugar to the puree-water mixture.
Yes! Prepare it several hours in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to serve.
Absolutely! Omit the bourbon and replace it with sparkling water.
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Fall Harvest Bourbon Pumpkin Punch
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 cocktails 1x
- Category: cocktail
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: american
Description
This festive fall harvest bourbon pumpkin punch is the perfect Halloween or autumn drink for a crowd! Whether you're using a punch bowl or a pitcher, you can serve up plenty of pumpkin spice flavor this season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 3 cups apple cider
- 2 cups ginger beer
- 1 ½ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup orange juice
- Optional: apple slices, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, orange slices.
Instructions
- Combine the pumpkin butter with water, maple syrup, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan until the cinnamon infuses the mixture.
- Transfer the pumpkin mixture to a pitcher or punch bowl filled with ice. Add apple cider, bourbon, ginger beer, and orange juice.
- Stir and optionally garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, cranberries, or orange slices.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with cinnamon sticks.
Notes
Use the serving scaler to make enough for 12-15 people
Heat the pumpkin butter mixture until the cinnamon has been infused and the pumpkin is loose.
The pumpkin can settle at the bottom of the bowl, so stir every once in a while.
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Terri says
This was such a good punch!!