Make the famous Harry Potter pumpkin juice at home - fresh, spiced, and ready in 10 minutes. A magical fall drink perfect for any Halloween or wizarding party!
Learn how to make Harry Potter's pumpkin juice, the most popular beverage at Hogwarts. It's easy, fun, and clean - no weird ingredients, just pure flavor! Kids will love helping in the kitchen, and adults will appreciate how good it tastes. Chill it, pour it into fancy bottles or jars, and bring a bit of the Wizarding World to your table.
And if you like this popular drink, check the Boozy Butterbeer Recipe or the Pumpkin Pasties as well!
Ingredients: 8 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
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What does pumpkin juice taste like?
You might think pumpkin juice isn't your thing, but trust me - you'll love it! Hogwarts' pumpkin juice tastes less like pumpkin than you'd expect. It's more like apple pie in liquid form - warm, spiced, and slightly sweet, with a gentle hint of pumpkin.
Even though it's served cold, the flavor is cozy and autumnal, almost Christmas-like. Just like this Butterbeer Potted Cream.
Recipe ingredients
Pumpkin puree: From a can (not pumpkin pie filling). If you don't have canned puree, learn How to Roast a Pumpkin and make your own.
Apple juice: Choose juice with no added sugar for the best flavor. You can also use apple cider or a mix of cider and juice. Note: if you use cider, don't serve the drink to children - it's alcoholic.
Sweeteners: Honey and brown sugar (or adjust to taste). You can replace them with xylitol, stevia, or another sweetener of your choice.
Spices: Cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and two cloves. You can also add a touch of vanilla extract and nutmeg, or use a small amount of pumpkin pie spice instead. Make these delicious Butterscotch Cupcakes for your Harry party, too.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make pumpkin juice?
Step #1: Whisk the ingredients in a small saucepan. If it seems too thick, add a little extra apple juice - but keep it slightly thicker than regular juice.
Step #2: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 5 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Step #3: Remove from the heat, discard the cloves, let the juice cool completely, then refrigerate until cold.
Tips
Don't skip the simmering step - the heat releases the spices' flavor and gives the drink its signature warmth.
If you're using homemade puree, pick a flavorful pumpkin such as Hokkaido (Red Kuri squash) or butternut. Avoid carving pumpkins - they look great but taste bland.
For a perfectly smooth drink, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before chilling.
How to store
Harry Potter's pumpkin juice keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Store it in a bottle or a sealed container and shake well before serving.
How to serve?
In the wizarding world, pumpkin juice is always served cold, but you can also enjoy it warm or hot, especially on chilly autumn days. Pour it into glasses, jars, or old-fashioned bottles for a true Hogwarts feel.
Harry Potter's Pumpkin Juice
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree Note 1
- 2 ½ cups unsweetened apple juice Note 2
- 2 tablespoon clear honey Note 3
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 2 cloves
Instructions
- Combine: Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir well. If the mixture is too thick, feel free to add a bit more apple juice, but don't overdo it; it is supposed to be slightly thicker than regular juice.1 cup pumpkin puree + 2 ½ cups unsweetened apple juice + 2 tablespoon clear honey + 1 tablespoon brown sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon ground ginger + ¼ teaspoon allspice + 2 cloves
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Chill: Remove from the heat, let cool completely, then chill.
Notes
- Make your pumpkin puree: bake ½ small pumpkin at 400°F/ 200°C until soft. Remove the peel, measure 6.5 oz/ 180 g, chop roughly, and place in a blender. Add 1 cup of water and blend until smooth. If it's not perfectly smooth, add the remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth. Pour into the saucepan and continue with the recipe. Strain the juice through a fine-meshed sieve to make sure it is perfectly smooth.
- The apple juice should be unsweetened; otherwise, the pumpkin juice will be too sweet.
- Sweetness: Add honey and brown sugar to taste. The apple juice I used was very tart, so this amount was right for me. Add more or less according to taste.
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