You cannot miss the halloween Pumpkin Velvet Underground Cocktail recipe for a velvety touch with autumnal colors!

Pumpkins have long symbolized protection in folklore, believed to ward off evil spirits, especially on Halloween, when the veil between the living and dead was thought to be thin. Carving pumpkins, or jack-o’-lanterns, originates from this belief. Early traditions involved hollowing out vegetables like pumpkins or turnips, carving menacing faces, and placing candles inside to deter malevolent spirits. The glowing light represented departed souls, guiding them while protecting the home.

This practice is tied to the Celtic festival of Samhain, where it was believed that spirits could freely roam the earth. Pumpkins, with their vibrant glow, became symbols of protection, guarding homes against wandering entities. Today, while jack-o’-lanterns have become a fun Halloween tradition, they still carry the symbolic role of warding off the unknown. Their flickering lights on doorsteps continue to evoke the ancient belief in pumpkins as guardians against misfortune, preserving a link to their mystical origins.

 

Pumpkin Velvet Underground Cocktail🎃

Ingredients

• 5 cl vodka
• 2 cl vanilla liqueur (or vanilla syrup)
• 3 cl almond milk (or coconut milk for a creamier version)
• 1 tablespoon ground pumpkin seeds
• 1 pinch of cinnamon
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1 cl maple syrup (or honey)
• Ice cubes
• Whole and ground pumpkin seeds for garnish

Steps:

Preparing the ground pumpkin seeds:

• Lightly toast a handful of pumpkin seeds.
• Grind them finely with a coffee grinder or blender.

In a shaker:

• Add the vodka, vanilla liqueur, almond milk, ground pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup.
• Fill with ice cubes.

Shake vigorously:

• Shake for 15-20 seconds to mix well and chill the cocktail.

Strain and serve:

• Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice or serve without ice according to your preference.

Garnish:

• Sprinkle with ground pumpkin seeds.
• Add a few whole seeds for decoration.
• Option: Serve in a hollowed-out small pumpkin for a festive visual effect.

The creamy, slightly spicy, and autumnal Pumpkin Velvet Underground Cocktail stands out with the crunch of pumpkin seeds and the balanced flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup.

 

Don’t drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.