Not all Halloween drinks need to be spooky and sinister — some can be sweet, cheeky, and dressed up like dessert. Enter the Pumpkin Cloud: a thick, velvety orange cocktail topped with a mountain of whipped cream and served in a clear glass mug (because this beauty deserves to be seen).
It’s like a pumpkin pie, a creamsicle, and a cocktail had a scandalous love child — and honestly, we’re not mad about it.
🧡 What You’ll Need
- 45ml vanilla vodka
- 30ml orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 45ml thickened cream or half-and-half
- 30ml orange juice
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin purée (optional, but very on theme)
- Ice
For the topping:
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or orange zest
🪄 How to Make It
- In a shaker with ice, combine vodka, orange liqueur, cream, orange juice, and pumpkin purée.
- Shake until thick and frothy — it should look like creamy sunset magic.
- Strain into a clear glass mug (because the colour is too good to hide).
- Top generously with whipped cream — the taller, the better.
- Finish with a dusting of cinnamon or a light swirl of orange zest.
☁️ Pro Tip
For extra drama, drizzle a little caramel or butterscotch sauce down the inside of the mug before pouring. It’ll create golden streaks that look sinful and taste divine.
The Pumpkin Cloud is indulgent, flirty, and unapologetically extra — the kind of drink you sip slowly while pretending your life is a Pinterest board. It’s giving cozy chaos, spooky sweetness, and “one more won’t hurt.”
Cheers to treating yourself — after all, Halloween calories don’t count. 🎃☁️🍸