Pumpkin Spice Cocktail

Name: Pumpkin Spice Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1½ oz vodka; ½ tbsp pumpkin purée; Pinch of pumpkin pie spice; ¼ oz lemon juice; ½ cup cream soda; Splash of club soda; Garnish: rosemary, cinnamon stick, star anise

by Carolyn Pascual on Oct 29, 2021 (updated Oct 6, 2025)

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The Pumpkin Spice Cocktail is made with vodka, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, lemon juice, cream soda, and topped with club soda for a deliciously festive riff on a classic fall recipe. Enjoy by yourself or make this a batch cocktail to sip on with your friends. Cheers!

I’m a pumpkin spice lover, so this time of the year makes me so happy. It feels like pumpkin spice is in everything and I’m not complaining! And if you’re a fellow pumpkin spice fan, then this cocktail is calling your name.

The Pumpkin Spice Cocktail is all about simplicity. This easy-to-make drink can be mixed together in under 5 minutes, so you have more time to relax and socialize.

Is Pumpkin Purée Good in a Cocktail?

Absolutely! If you’ve never tried mixing pumpkin purée with some spices in a cocktail, this is your sign to try it! Especially if you’re a fellow pumpkin spice lover like myself.

The pumpkin purée brings the perfect consistency to this mixed drink, whisking wonderfully with the vodka and spices for a nostalgic concoction that’s unlike anything you’ve tried before. So, what are you waiting for?! Get to mixing and sipping this delicious cocktail, and if you have extra pumpkin purée, that’s the perfect excuse to make a pumpkin pie too!

Ingredients for the Pumpkin Spice Cocktail

See the recipe card for quantities.

Vodka: this liquor is mellow enough to let the other ingredients shine while adding some excitement to this boozy beverage. Use your favorite high quality vodka. I like Tito’s Vodka.
Pumpkin purée: Grab a can of pure pumpkin puree.
Pumpkin pie spice: Add a pinch of this spice to create a complex cocktail with intriguing aromas. You can find pumpkin pie spice at your supermarket. Cinnamon works in a pinch.
Lemon juice: a squeeze of fresh lemon juice will add some acidity and freshness. Feel free to sub this for a splash of fresh orange juice or blood orange juice if you prefer your cocktail to be a bit sweeter.
Cream soda: this ingredient is one of my favorite childhood beverages, the cream soda will provide the sweetness to this cocktail. Increase or decrease the amount of cream soda depending upon how sweet you would like your cocktail. Ginger ale would work as a substitution.
Club soda: for a fizzy finish, top this cocktail with a splash of club soda.
Rosemary, cinnamon stick, star anise: For garnish.

How to Make the Pumpkin Spice Cocktail

Step 1: Start by adding the vodka, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, lemon juice, and cream soda to a cocktail glass and whisk together until everything is combined.

Step 2: Fill the cocktail glass with ice. Top it with a splash of club soda.

Step 3: Lastly, garnish your drink. For this recipe, I used a rosemary sprig, a cinnamon stick and star anise, but get as creative as you would like and have some fun with the garnish.

P.S. Keep reading for the pitcher recipe of the Pumpkin Spice Cocktail!

How Can I Make This For a Group of People?

Another reason why I love making the Pumpkin Spice Cocktail is because this recipe can easily be made into a batch cocktail recipe that is perfect for entertaining this holiday season! Grab your pitcher and mix up a batch of this exciting beverage using ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.

This pitcher recipe is super convenient for those Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or any holiday party because it combines just a few ingredients together for an amazing beverage that can be continuously served.

Batch Pumpkin Spice Cocktail (makes 5-6 servings)

1 cup vodka
3 tbsp pumpkin purée
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 cups cream soda
1/2 cup club soda
Garnish: rosemary, cinnamon stick, star anise

Add all ingredients to a pitcher with ice and stir to combine. Divide into cocktail glasses and serve immediately.

Tips for Making a Pumpkin Spice Cocktail

I recommend serving this cocktail immediately. The purée may begin to settle, so it would be cute to serve with a straw or swizzle stick.
Increase or decrease the amount of cream soda depending upon how sweet you would like your cocktail.

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