Autumnal and Halloween Drinks Recipes GUARENTEED to Satisfy the Whole Family!

Autumn is here and Halloween is just around the corner! This is the season of snugly evenings, sugar and spooky soirees. To help you get into the autumnal vibe Culligan ZeroWater has compiled a list of delicious recipes that are guaranteed to satisfy the whole family this autumn! Not only are they yummy but they are all water based and therefore healthier than any sugary drinks you may buy in the shops! First, we’ll suggest some recipes that are great for any member of the family regardless of age. Just purely flavourful water-based recipes that will get you feeling cosy in no time! Next, we will detail some fun filled recipes for kids, ideal for Halloween parties. These recipes are not only exciting but health conscious. They will excite your little ones get them into the Halloween spirit without all the unhealthy additives and sweets. Indeed, Halloween is a night that many parents dread as children bounce off the walls on a sugar rush. Stave off the sugar rush and crash with our handy recipes. Finally, a treat for the adults this autumn for when the kids are in bed or after a long day at work, whip up one of these tasty drinks, kick back and enjoy! Top tip! For these autumnal water-based recipes to taste their best make sure you use filtered water. Filtered water is the purest and most delicious tasting water – therefore your drinks and autumnal vibes will be perfect!

Autumnal Drinks for All the Family…

1. Autumnal Infused Water

This simple yet effective infused water recipe is guaranteed to appeal to all the family, and therefore boost everyone’s hydration levels this autumn. The subtle flavours are so autumnal they’ll not only keep you hydrated but make you feel happy this crisp season! You will need:

• 1 apple (sliced thin)
• 1 plum (sliced thin)
• 1 pear (sliced thin)
• 2-3 cinnamon sticks

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with filtered ice water.
2. Keep in refrigerator and continue to add more water as needed. Infused water will last a couple of days.

2. Turmeric Tea

Turmeric is not only a delicious autumnal taste but is great for aiding digestion and lowering blood pressure among many other health benefits! You can read more about the various health benefits of different teas in our previous informative article! As for this recipe… You will need:

• 3 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• Zest of one lemon
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a teapot and cover with boiling filtered water.
2. Allow to infuse for 2 – 3 minutes.
3. Pour into two large mugs using a fine tea strainer.

3. Pumpkin Spice Latte

Autumn is not complete without the classic; all hail the pumpkin spice latte. This drink is a seasonal sensation for a reason… its SCRUMPTIOUS! You will need:

• 2 – 3 tsp pumpkin purée
• 2 shots of espresso
• 2 shots of coffee syrup like hazelnut or caramel
• Spices like ginger, cinnamon or nutmeg (pinch of each)
• 150 ml milk, oat milk or soy milk

Instructions;

1. Combine the pumpkin purée, espresso, syrup and your choice spices in a large mug and mix.
2. Then, steam the milk (either slowly in a pan or using your coffee machine attachment if you have one).
3. Slowly pour the milk into the mug and top with an additional pinch of spices.
4. Enjoy with an episode of Gilmore Girls or a Halloween classic movie!

Halloween Inspired Drinks Recipes for the Children…

1. Edible Eyeball Water

This infused water is not only eye-catching, it’s eye wateringly tasty! Moreover, preparing this fun Halloween beverage is also a splendid spooky activity that the kids can join in with before the celebrations begin! The best bit is that this drink is not only chills-inducing, it’s also a good source of antioxidants and B-complex vitamins that’ll help fuel your little monsters all night long without the sugar rush and crash that comes with feasting on sweets all evening. You will need:

• 20 lychee, peeled and pitted
• 20 large blueberries
• 12 cups of filtered water

Instructions:

1. First insert the blueberries into the cavities of the lychee to make creepy edible eyeballs.
2. In a pitcher or water infuser, pour the filtered water and drop in the edible eyeballs.
3. Refrigerate for a couple of hours for a bold and sweet-flavoured infused water.

3. Gummy Worm Potion

This whimsical potion gives your kids a little hit of sugar with some yummy gummy worms along with pure tasting filtered water and apples, thus making it a perfect blend of scrumptious, healthy and entertaining! You will need:

• 4 cups of filtered water
• 2 packets of orange-flavoured gelatine mix 4 cups of apple juice
• 2 big apples
• 1 packet of gummy snakes

Instructions:

1. In a sauce pan, stir the orange-flavoured gelatine mix in the hot filtered water until completely dissolved.
2. Add the apple juice, stir until you bring the mixture down to a simmer.
3. Peel the 2 apples and cut them into thin slices.
4. Add the apple slices which will sink to the bottom and some gummy snakes.
5. Pour into a big punch bowl and refrigerate for a few hours.

3. Shrek’s Swamp Water Punch

Not only does this recipe top the list for kid-approved flavoured water ideas and stay true to Halloween theme, but it’s also packed with vitamin C! You will need:

• 2 (3 oz.) packages of lime flavoured gelatine mix
• 1 quart of hot water
• 1 (46 fluid oz.) can of pineapple juice
• 2 (12 fluid oz.) cans of frozen orange juice concentrate
• 2 cups of white sugar
• 4½ cups of cold water
• 2 litres of ginger ale

Instructions:

1. First, dissolve the gelatine mix in 1 quart of hot water in a sauce pan.
2. Once the gelatine is cool, get a large punch bowl and mix in the pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, sugar and cold water, then finish with ginger ale.
3. Serve and watch your little one’s eyes light up with glee at the swamp water that Shrek himself would approve of!

Treat Drinks for the Adults this Autumn…

1. Hot Toddy

After the kids are in bed or after a long day’s work treat yourself to a warm, tasty alcoholic treat. These will warm the cockles of your heart and make any autumnal evening that bit cosier. You will need:

• 1 tea bag
• 250 ml filtered water
• 50-60 ml whisky (depending on how strong you like it)
• 1 lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Place the tea bag in a heatproof jug and cover with 250 ml of filtered boiling water.
2. While that’s infusing, divide the remaining ingredients between two mugs.
3. Remove the tea bag from the jug and divide the tea between the mugs.
4. Serve with lemon slices.

2. Naughty Hot Chocolate

You will need:

• 100 ml of Drambuie or spiced rum
• 350 ml milk, oat milk or soy milk
• 50 ml filtered water
• 3 tbsp high-quality cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp golden granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a pan and gently stir on a low heat for 3 – 4 mins. Don’t bring to a boil.
2. Allow to cool for 1 – 2 minutes, then dived between 2 mugs.
3. Dust with cocoa powder and serve with a large marshmallow.

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If you want to try out any of these water-based recipes this Halloween and autumn, we want to see your creations! Make sure you post your masterpiece on Instagram and tag our account @Zerowateruk. At Culligan ZeroWater, we want to ensure that your water based recipes are as healthy and delicious as possible. In order to make sure of this, you need a water filter, to get filtered, pure tasting water. There are also a vast multitude of other benefits from owning a water filter which are explored in detail in our previous news article. At Culligan ZeroWater we provide Premium 5-Stage Ion Exchange Water Filtration Systems. These systems successfully outperforms all other 2-stage filters on the market such as Britta Filters. While simplistic 2-stage filters are only able remove around half of all dissolved solids, our advanced filters guarantee to drastically reduce the amount of ‘Total Dissolved Solids’ and contaminants in your water! How do we achieve this? Take a look at our previous article for an in depth outline on how our Premium 5 Stage Ion Exchange water filters work! When tested in accordance with the NSF's protocol based on a 40 gallon filtration (double the rated usage), Culligan ZeroWater reduces Culligan ZeroWater reduces 97% of Lead and 99.9% of Chromium from tap water. They are also third party tested to reduce 96% of Mercury, 93% of Arsenic and 99% of Copper, among many other contaminants! Embrace autumn this year with Culligan ZeroWater!