{"id":3048,"date":"2019-10-03T09:46:18","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T13:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=3048"},"modified":"2019-09-19T09:55:25","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T13:55:25","slug":"create-your-own-pumpkin-spice-wine-punch-in-a-pumpkin-keg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/create-your-own-pumpkin-spice-wine-punch-in-a-pumpkin-keg\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Your Own: Pumpkin Spice Wine Punch In A Pumpkin Keg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The moment that summer temperatures drop, our minds are instantly in Autumn Mode, which can only mean one thing: pumpkin spice everything. We\u2019re not crazy about most of the artificially flavored seasonal beverages on the market, so we\u2019ve taken it upon ourselves to create a cocktail that blends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Ablog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=create%20your%20own%3A%20pumpkin%20spice%20wine%20punch%20in%20a%20pumpkin%20keg\">the best flavors of the season<\/a> &#8211; pumpkin, cinnamon, apple, and ginger &#8211; that tastes delicious. Make your shindigs extra festive by serving our sweet and spicy wine punch out of a pumpkin-turned-keg (and with dry ice for a slightly corny yet impressive Halloween treat). If installing keg hardware doesn&#8217;t sound like a good time, just hollow out a pumpkin and use it as a punch bowl!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We suggest making the spiced syrup first and carving your pumpkin keg while the syrup cools, then making the punch right before serving to not lose too much carbonation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Spiced Syrup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3049 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_318194207-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"413\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_318194207-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_318194207-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_318194207.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 whole cloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cinnamon sticks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 star anise pod<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cardamom pod<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small chunk of fresh ginger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll also need<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small pot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spoon for stirring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mesh strainer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RECIPE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place all of the ingredients in a small pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the heat off and leave the spices in the syrup until it cools to room temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strain the syrup.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suggestion: Double the recipe and use it to sweeten your morning coffee.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pumpkin Spice Wine Punch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INGREDIENTS:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Ablog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=create%20your%20own%3A%20pumpkin%20spice%20wine%20punch%20in%20a%20pumpkin%20keg\">1 bottle of white wine<\/a> &#8211; we suggest a Gewurztraminer, oaked Chardonnay, or white Rioja. If you\u2019re feeling extra fancy, use a bottle of California sparkling wine or Cava.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups of apple cider &#8211; the brown stuff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup pumpkin puree &#8211; the canned stuff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups of ginger ale &#8211; or ginger beer for an extra kick of spice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spiced syrup to taste &#8211; sweeten the punch to your liking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll also need<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large pitcher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spoon for stirring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pumpkin keg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cups and ice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RECIPE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a large pitcher, mix wine, apple cider, pumpkin puree, and ginger ale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir gently to not lose too much carbonation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add spiced syrup to taste &#8211; make the punch as sweet as you\u2019d like, keeping in mind that the cider and ginger ale will add sweetness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour the punch into a pumpkin keg and pour into cups filled with ice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Pumpkin Keg<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making a pumpkin keg is the adult version of carving a jack-o-lantern, but instead of a lame candle, you get to fill it with whatever beverage you like (we suggest our tasty Pumpkin Spice Wine Punch).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MATERIALS:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large pumpkin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serrated knife<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large spoon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pen or marker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 spigot\/tap &#8211; look for ones that have an interior locking nut to ensure a tight fit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple corer or small paring knife<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin Spice Wine Punch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a serrated knife, cut and remove a circle around the pumpkin\u2019s stem. Keep this to serve as a lid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoop out the pumpkin\u2019s seeds and innards using a large spoon, scraping the sides until smooth and clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the pen or marker, trace the spigot\/tap near the bottom of the pumpkin. Cut this circle out with an apple corer or small paring knife. Be careful not to make the hole bigger than the tap or your keg will leak. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push the spigot\/tap into the pumpkin, making sure it fits tightly (tighten the locking nut on the inside of the pumpkin if your tap has one)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill your keg with our Pumpkin Spice Wine Punch, pour into cups, and enjoy!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Want to create this Pumpkin Spice Wine Punch for your next party? Start by stocking up on all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Ablog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=create%20your%20own%3A%20pumpkin%20spice%20wine%20punch%20in%20a%20pumpkin%20keg\">white wine you need for this recipe at WTSO.<\/a> Have a safe, happy, and pumpkin-spice filled autumn!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The moment that summer temperatures drop, our minds are instantly in Autumn Mode, which can only mean one thing: pumpkin spice everything. 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