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Pumpkin spice dirty soda and fall flavors for Thanksgiving
How to make a pumpkin spice dirty soda with pumpkin cold foam, plus caramel apple, maple root beer and cinnamon roll cola. Ratios, a 2-minute homemade syrup and a Thanksgiving soda bar.
Pumpkin spice dirty soda
Ice, 1.5 tbsp pumpkin spice syrup, 12 oz spiced cherry cola, then pumpkin cold foam. Dust with pumpkin pie spice. It is the most-made fall dirty soda for a reason.
| Drink | Soda | Syrup | Top |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin spice | Spiced cherry cola | Pumpkin spice | Pumpkin cold foam |
| Caramel apple | Ginger ale | Caramel + apple juice | Vanilla cream |
| Maple root beer | Root beer | Maple | Half & half |
| Cinnamon roll | Cola | Brown sugar cinnamon | Cream cheese foam |
Pumpkin cold foam
Froth 3 tbsp cold heavy cream, 1 tbsp pumpkin spice syrup and a splash of milk for 20 to 30 seconds until it holds soft peaks. Spoon it on last so it floats.
Homemade pumpkin spice syrup
Simmer 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tbsp pumpkin puree and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice for 5 minutes. Strain, cool and keep in the fridge up to a week.
Caramel apple ginger ale
Ginger ale, 1 tbsp caramel syrup, 2 tbsp apple juice and vanilla cream. Garnish with an apple slice.
Maple root beer
Root beer, 1 tbsp maple syrup, a pinch of cinnamon and half & half. Tastes like a root beer float with a pancake breakfast.
Cinnamon roll cola
Cola, 1 tbsp brown sugar cinnamon syrup, 1/2 tbsp vanilla and cream cheese cold foam (cream plus 1 tsp softened cream cheese).
Thanksgiving soda bar
Two dark sodas, one ginger ale, pumpkin, caramel, maple and vanilla syrups, cream and cold foam, plus cinnamon sugar for rims. Plan one 2 L bottle per 3 to 4 guests.
Step by step
- 1Fill a 16 oz cup with ice.
- 2Add 1.5 tbsp pumpkin spice syrup.
- 3Pour 12 oz cold spiced cherry cola slowly.
- 4Froth heavy cream with pumpkin syrup for 20 seconds.
- 5Spoon the foam on top and dust with pumpkin pie spice.
Recipes to try
- Dirty Cherry Cola with Vanilla Cold FoamSpiced cherry cola · Vanilla · Vanilla cold foam
- Salted Caramel Cola FizzCola · Salted caramel · Vanilla cold foam
- Salted Caramel Root BeerRoot beer · Salted caramel · Half & half
- Salted Caramel Cream SodaCream soda · Salted caramel · Half & half
- Vanilla Ginger CreamGinger ale · Vanilla · Vanilla cold foam
FAQ
Is a pumpkin spice dirty soda caffeinated?
Most dark colas contain caffeine. For a caffeine-free version use a caffeine-free cola or A&W root beer.
Can I make it dairy free?
Yes. Froth thick coconut cream or barista oat milk with the pumpkin syrup.
Can I use pumpkin creamer instead of syrup?
Yes. Use 2 to 3 tbsp of pumpkin spice creamer and skip the separate cream.
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