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    Home » Cocktails

    Pumpkin Pie Liqueur

    Published: Oct 16, 2020 · Modified: Oct 27, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

    Make this homemade Pumpkin Pie Liqueur and you can make Fall Cocktails all season long! You can also add it to your coffee or sip it on its own by the fire for a winter warmer.

    pumpkin spice liqueur in a bottle with cinnamon sticks and a pie pumpkin
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    Ingredients Needed to Make Pumpkin Spice Liqueur

    • water
    • sugar
    • brown sugar
    • pumpkin puree
    • cinnamon sticks
    • ground cloves
    • whole vanilla bean
    • rum
    homemade pumpkin pie liqueur in a bottle with a small pumpkin and cinnamon sticks
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    How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Liqueur

    1. Place the water, sugar, and brown sugar in a saucepan over med-high heat and bring to a boil while whisking.
    2. Add the remaining ingredients, except the rum, and turn down the heat. Simmer, whisking occasionally, for 30 minutes.
    3. Remove the mixture from the heat, stir in the rum, and allow the mixture to cool for about an hour.
    4. Pour the liqueur into a sealable bottle or jar. Store the Pumpkin Pie liqueur in a cool location for 2-3 days to allow the flavors to all blend.

    What Rum to Use for This Pumpkin Pie Liqueur?

    I used Ron Rio Gold rum to make this liqueur. It's made from molasses and sugar cane and is fairly inexpensive. I would suggest using dark and/or spiced rum for this recipe. Since you are adding spices and sugar, you don't need to use a high-priced rum because you won't really taste the difference. Save the good stuff for cocktails and nightcaps!

    To Strain or Not To Strain?

    I decided not to strain my liqueur because there were beautiful and delicious vanilla beans and residual pieces from the ingredients. I wanted those in my liqueur and in my drinks so I did not strain them out. If you want a clearer liquid or fewer floaties, strain through a fine-mesh strainer and/or a cheesecloth before bottling.

    pumpkin spice martini with graham cracker rim in a martini glass

    What to use this Syrup for

    • Fall Cocktails, of course! Like a Pumpkin Spice Martini
    • Add it to your coffee for a creamy, dreamy caffeine hit
    • Pour it over ice cream or a fall fruit crumble
    • Make a boozy pumpkin pie milkshake
    • Sip it over ice by the fire on those cold winter nights

    You Can Make a Non-Alcoholic Version too!

    Sometimes you want the Pumpkin Pie Flavor without the alcohol. You can make this liqueur as a syrup without the booze and enjoy the same fall flavor without the spirits. Do everything the same except use 2 cups of water at the beginning of the recipe.

    TIP: I reused my vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks and made a second batch of pumpkin pie syrup (without the alcohol). In doing this, I had the non-alcoholic syrup for the morning and the liqueur for the evening. AND, I had less waste and used up that delicious vanilla bean (which wasn't cheap).

    More Cocktail Recipes to Try!

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    homemade pumpkin spice liqueur

    Pumpkin Pie Liqueur

    A homemade Pumpkin Pie Liqueur made from scratch and perfect for Fall Cocktails!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Cooling Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Calories: 311kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • medium saucepan
    • medium mixing bowl
    • fine mesh strainer (optional)
    • sealable glass bottle or jar

    Ingredients

    • 1 cups water
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • 3 cinnamon sticks
    • ½ tablespoon ground cloves
    • 1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
    • 1½ cups dark rum

    Instructions

    • Whisk together the water, sugar, and brown sugar in a saucepan over med-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the rum, and turn down the heat. Simmer, whisking occasionally, for 30 minutes.
      cooked pumpkin spice sauce
    • Remove the pan from the heat, add the rum, stir and allow the mixture to cool for about an hour.
      pumpkin spice liqueur with rum added
    • Pour the liqueur into a sealable bottle or jar. Store the liqueur in a cool location for 2-3 days to allow all of the flavors to blend with the alcohol. Enjoy this liqueur in your favorite cocktail or with your favorite Fall dessert!
      homemade pumpkin spice liqueur

    Notes

    • Some people decide to strain the liqueur before placing it in the bottle. I decided not to do this because there were beautiful and delicious vanilla beans and residual pieces from the ingredients. I wanted those in my liqueur and in my drinks so I did not strain. If you want a clearer liquid, strain through a fine-mesh strainer and/or a cheesecloth before bottling.
    • You can substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste for the vanilla bean
    • recipe inspired by Chowhound

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.8g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 13.7g | Saturated Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 39mg | Sugar: 5.6g | Calcium: 25mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shelly says

      October 04, 2021 at 10:54 pm

      Hi sounds amazing just wondering what kind of rum was used? I’m guessing spiced but wanted to double check will be making this for ladies night cocktails! 😋 thank you

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 05, 2021 at 12:44 am

        Hi Shelly, I used Ron Rio Gold Rum. It is an inexpensive Caribbean rum that is made from molasses. A Spiced rum would be marvelous in this liqueur. I hope you and your friends have a great time!

        Reply
    2. Ed says

      September 25, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      Will this eventually spoil?

      How long will this keep and should it be kept in the refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 25, 2021 at 2:45 pm

        This liqueur should last in the fridge for up to 6 months. Make sure it is in a sealed container in the fridge when you aren't using it. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Ed says

      September 25, 2021 at 1:31 pm

      To make the non-boozy syrup, was a little confused on “use 2 cups of water at the beginning of the the recipe.” Do I still use the alcohol and the extra water dilutes the syrup, or do I add a total of 3 cups of water and omit the alcohol? Thank you

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 25, 2021 at 2:42 pm

        Hi Ed, sorry about the confusion. To make a non-alcoholic version of this pumpkin pie syrup, just use 2 cups of water and no alcohol. The non-alcoholic version will last 2-3 weeks sealed in the fridge.

        Reply
    4. Debra says

      November 03, 2020 at 1:04 am

      5 stars
      yum! So delicious and it was a fun drink too.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        November 03, 2020 at 2:27 am

        I'm so glad to hear it!

        Reply
    5. Connie says

      October 31, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE this while getting a little boozy by the fireplace and nestled under an oversized blanket and just relaxing. It's the best!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        November 01, 2020 at 2:54 am

        Thanks Connie, that exactly how I enjoy it as well!

        Reply
    6. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

      October 31, 2020 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      This looks incredibly delicious. Tasty!

      Reply
    7. FOODHEAL says

      October 31, 2020 at 5:54 am

      5 stars
      What, a pumpkin liqueur! what a genius idea! thank you for this recipe

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 31, 2020 at 4:28 pm

        You're welcome!!! It's so delicious.

        Reply
    8. Chef Dennis says

      October 31, 2020 at 4:12 am

      5 stars
      I am so excited to make my own Pumpkin Pie Liqueur ! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 31, 2020 at 4:24 am

        You are welcome, I know you are going to love it!

        Reply
    9. Amy says

      October 31, 2020 at 12:40 am

      5 stars
      Oh this is delicious! Great for a Halloween cocktail!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 31, 2020 at 4:25 am

        Yes, perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    10. Audrey says

      October 31, 2020 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      I love pumpkin spice!

      Reply
    11. Alexandra says

      October 30, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      Absoutely love this - and what a wonderful gift for the festive season!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 31, 2020 at 4:25 am

        That’s such a good idea! Now I just have to keep myself from drinking it before I give it away...lol!

        Reply
    12. Leslie says

      October 30, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      Genius recipe!!!

      Reply

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