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Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Soda: A Festive Fall Treat to Savor

Delightful Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Soda: Your Festive Fall Treat

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Soda: A Festive Fall Treat to Savor combines real pumpkin and spices into a guilt-free, festive drink perfect for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Filtered Water Use filtered water for the best taste.
  • 1 cup Sugar Try coconut sugar for a healthier twist.
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree Opt for 100% pure pumpkin with no additives.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
For the Soda
  • 6 ounces Cold Soda Water Avoid tonic water for better flavor.
  • 1 dollop Whipped Cream Optional, use coconut whipped cream for vegan option.
  • to taste Halloween Sprinkles A festive touch to enhance visual appeal.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • tall glass
  • Spoon
  • pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of filtered water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Gently mix in ½ cup of pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Allow the mixture to cool for 20 minutes, then strain.
  3. In a tall glass, pour in 1 ounce of your homemade pumpkin spice syrup, then top with 6 ounces of cold soda water.
  4. Stir gently to mix without losing carbonation.
  5. Add a dollop of whipped cream on top and sprinkle some Halloween sprinkles.
  6. For gatherings, mix syrup and soda water in a pitcher at a 1:6 ratio and chill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 16gSugar: 15g

Notes

Adjust syrup-to-soda ratio for desired sweetness. Store any leftover syrup in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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