Description
A warm, spiced, family-friendly non-alcoholic drink perfect for fall. This Pumpkin Hot Toddy combines apple cider, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, spiced tea, lemon, and ginger for a comforting seasonal sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons crystallized ginger (1 tsp per mug)
- ½ cup warm apple cider (divided)
- ½ cup hot spiced herbal tea (cinnamon or chai)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup (preferably pure)
- 4 tablespoons pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
- 2 drops vanilla extract (optional)
- Sweetened whipped cream for garnish (optional)
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
Instructions
- Place 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger in each mug.
- Add ¼ cup warm apple cider, ¼ cup hot spiced tea, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée to each mug.
- Mix until pumpkin purée is fully dissolved and ingredients are blended smoothly.
- Top with whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Enjoy immediately for a cozy and warming fall treat.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness: Add extra maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Spice it up: Stir in a pinch of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for stronger flavor.
- Dairy-free version: Top with coconut whipped cream instead of regular whipped cream.
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare the base in advance, store in the fridge, and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg