Pumpkin Punch
Pumpkin Punch: A Bright Blood Orange Cocktail for Fall
This Bright Blood Orange & Citrus Punch is fall’s most cheerful cocktail — citrusy, vibrant, and served in the cutest pumpkin cup for a little Halloween magic.
Made with fresh blood orange and lemon juices, a splash of orange liqueur, and topped with sparkling water, this drink is full of zing, sparkle, and that brilliant sunset-orange color that lights up your glass.
It’s the perfect cocktail for pumpkin carving parties, Halloween movie nights, or just sipping something special on a crisp afternoon.
Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 2 oz silver tequila or vodka
- 1½ oz fresh blood orange juice (or a mix of blood orange + navel orange for brightness)
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- ½ oz simple syrup (or to taste)
- Sparkling water or orange-flavored soda (to top)
- Ice
To Garnish:
- Orange twist or wedge
- Fresh mint or rosemary
- Optional: Halloween cocktail stirrer or paper straw
Instructions
1. Shake It Up
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila (or vodka), blood orange juice, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake well until chilled.
2. Pour & Top
Strain into your pumpkin cup filled with fresh ice. Top with sparkling water (or orange soda for a sweeter version). Give it a light stir.
3. Garnish & Serve
Garnish with a thin orange wedge or a curled twist, and pop in a mint sprig or a festive straw. Serve immediately and enjoy the glowing fall color!
Why You’ll Love It
- That gorgeous orange color pops in photos and feels playful
- Bright citrus makes it refreshing and not too sweet
- You can scale it up easily for a crowd
- Looks extra cute in a pumpkin glass — and fits any fall tablescape or bar setup
Perfect For:
- Halloween happy hour
- Fall brunch cocktails
- Pumpkin carving night
- Sipping while decorating your front porch
This Bright Blood Orange & Citrus Punch is everything we love about fall — cheerful, citrusy, and served in the cutest cup in the cabinet. It’s easy to mix up and guaranteed to get a “Wait — what’s in that?!” from every guest.
