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This Hot Pumpkin Cocktail is the perfect drink for fall; it’s like sipping on a warm slice of pumpkin pie. Perfect for after dinner on those chilly fall evenings, or at any party or get-together.
Easy Hot Pumpkin Pie Cocktail Recipe
I have a thing for hot drinks. They’re just so cozy and comforting, especially when the nights start getting chilly during the fall season.
I also have a thing for pumpkin pie, so when pumpkin season rolls around, I go ALL in on pumpkin recipes. This hot pumpkin cocktail is the perfect combination of the two, and it is so delicious!
It’s a beautiful combination of pumpkin, Irish Cream, pumpkin pie spice, and milk. Serve it warm for the most comforting fall cocktail you’ve ever had!
Tips for Beginners
- Use cinnamon vanilla Baileys. If you can’t find the cinnamon vanilla version, substitute with regular Irish Cream and add a bit of cinnamon.
- Choose your favorite milk. Any type of milk will work in this cocktail. If you use dairy milk, the higher the fat content, the creamier the drink will be.
- Add the pumpkin puree gradually. This way you can control the level of pumpkin flavor.
- Keep warm in a crockpot. If I’m serving this cocktail to a crowd, I’ll transfer it to a crockpot so guests can serve themselves a warm drink all night long.
Hot Pumpkin Pie Cocktail
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups cinnamon vanilla Baileys Irish cream
- ½ cup vanilla or pumpkin pie vodka
- 1 can pumpkin puree not to be confused with pumpkin pie filling
- 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Cool Whip or another whipped cream topping
Instructions
- Bring the milk, Irish cream, and vodka to a boil in a large pot.4 cups milk, 2 cups cinnamon vanilla Baileys Irish cream, ½ cup vanilla or pumpkin pie vodka
- Once boiling, turn down the heat to low and stir in pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Stir quickly to incorporate.1 can pumpkin puree, 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Serve warm, topped with cool whip or whipped cream, and garnish with a little more pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.Cool Whip or another whipped cream topping
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
How to Make a Hot Pumpkin Cocktail Step by Step
Boil the ingredients: Bring 4 cups milk, 2 cups Irish cream, and ½ cup vodka to a boil in a large pot.
Add the pumpkin: Once the ingredients begin to boil, lower the heat and stir in 1 can pumpkin puree and 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice. Stir quickly to incorporate the pumpkin into the liquid.
Serve: Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or pumpkin spice whipped cream and garnish with a little more pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
How to Store
Leftover pumpkin cocktail will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. Only add the whipped cream topping to what you know you’ll drink, as it is best not to store it with the whipped cream. When ready to serve the leftovers, add a fresh dollop of cream, if using.
Serving Suggestions
When these hot pumpkin cocktails are on the menu, it means fall is in the air, which also means comfort food. So, when I serve this cocktail, I like to prepare this creamy white queso dip with chips and veggies, along with ham and cheese sliders, and savory crockpot little smokies.
More Cocktail Recipes to Try
- This Blackberry Champagne Cocktail is one of the prettiest cocktails I make, and it tastes pretty darn good, too.
- Dark Cherry Cream Soda Cocktail features vodka and cream soda, and mixing it with dark cherry juice takes it to the next level.
- This White Wine Margaritas Cocktail is refreshing, light, and an effortless cocktail with no special equipment required.
I would recommend not bringing it to a boil or you boil off the alcohol then what’s the point? Heat until it’s steaming, then add the rest of the ingredients!
Definitely don’t want to boil out the alcohol!
I’ve never had anything with pumpkin though it sounds like it’s really good! I want to try this! In your ingredient list it said pumpkin pie pisce and I can’t figure out if that’s a typo and you meant spice or if that’s an actual word! Lol sorry for such a weird question. Like I said, never had pumpkin anything, except the pumpkin baked with sugar.
Haha it’s a typo…I’m so sorry!! I am fixing it now, thank you so much for letting me know!! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and love the cocktail!
Do you use a large can of pumpkin, or a small can? I have a large can currently but wasn’t sure if that was too much.
I used a regular/small can. You can just play around with it. I would add about a cup and a half and go from there. Hope you love it!
Want to make this & Was wondering if I could keep it on warm iN a crocLoot?
Yes you definitely could! I would recommend making it on the stovetop to make sure the pumpkin is well incorporated, and then you could definitely keep in warm in a crockpot. I’ll probably do that same thing next time :)
Looks delicious but doesn’t the cooking of the Irish cream and the vodka remove the alcohol? I had always heard this so I am just wondering…thanks for the yummy recipes!!
http://www.ochef.com/165.htm I did some googling…just thought I’d share my findings! There is hope for this cocktail after all!! Lol
You are awesome!!!! Yeah I’m hoping since this drink is just heated up and not actually boiled or anything that the alcohol stays in. Wouldn’t want it to go away!!! haha
You just turned pumpkin pie into cocktail hour. In other words, I <3 you.
Ha! Thanks for stopping by Erin! Love your site!! Hope you love the recipe :)
I love this! I usually have a cup of tea at night but I’m thinking one of these nights I should give this baby a try instead!