Frightfully tasty pumpkin spice punch

Holding a party for little your pumpkins, ghosts or ghouls this Halloween? We've got lots of inspiration to keep the little'uns happy.

However here's also lots of ways for adults to join in the fun, too. You can cater for any accompanying (and non-driving) guests with this pumpkin spice punch.

Or, simply make it without the alcohol to create a refreshing drink that everyone can enjoy.

SERVES 2
TAKES 30 minutes
ALCOHOL UNITS PER GLASS 0.9

Ingredients
150g pumpkin
150ml cloudy apple juice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
1 tsp clear honey
50ml spiced rum
Cinnamon stick (for decoration)

Method

1. Cut 150g pumpkin into small cubes and cook in a pan of boiling water for 15-20 mins. Drain, leave to dry, then set aside until cool.
2. Blend with ¼ tsp cinnamon, 150ml cloudy apple juice, the juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp clear honey and 50ml spiced rum.
3. Divide between 2 glasses over ice, dust with cinnamon and garnish with a cinnamon stick, if you like.

You'll need to make double the amount of pumpkin spice punch to fill a jug like the one pictured above.

Please drink responsibly. For more information, visit the Drinkaware website.