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Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice

If you've ever dreamed of dining in the Great Hall at Hogwarts, this Harry Potter pumpkin juice recipe is exactly what you need this fall. It's got all the cozy vibes for the fall season with sweet apple cider, smooth vanilla, and tasty pumpkin, while keeping it light, refreshing, and kid friendly! 
A batch of pumpkin juice is perfect for Harry Potter-themed Halloween parties and movie marathons, or whenever you're looking for a cozy fall drink.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Wizarding World
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apple cider
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
  • ½ cup apricot nectar
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sticks garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, whisk together all the ingredients besides a few cinnamon sticks reserved for garnish. Bring to a gentle simmer, do not boil.
    6 cups apple cider, ¾ cup pumpkin puree, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup apricot nectar, 1½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until everything's fragrant.
  • Carefully pour the hot pumpkin juice through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a large, heat-safe pitcher to remove the excess pumpkin pulp and make the juice smooth.
  • Let it cool for 10 minutes before putting the pitcher into the fridge to chill. Serve cold over ice for that Hogwarts Express vibe with a cinnamon stick for pizazz.
    Cinnamon sticks

Notes

Make Ahead, Storage and Freezing Instructions

  • Make ahead: Pumpkin juice is even better the next day! Just let it cool completely, strain it, and refrigerate it in a sealed pitcher or bottle.
  • Storage: It’ll keep in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Some settling is totally normal, just give it a good stir or shake before serving.
  • Can I freeze it? Yep! Freeze it in a freezer-safe container (leave a little room for expansion), then thaw in the fridge overnight. You can even freeze it in ice cube trays to chill your next batch without watering it down.

Chef's Tips

DO NOT USE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. They are not the same!

Nutrition

Serving: 8 ounces | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 3784IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg