# Vegan Pumpkin Cocktails This Seasonally Appropriate Pumpkin Martini is Ideal for Halloween Parties By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-martini References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/10/vegan-pumpkin-pie-martini/) & [tasty-yummies](http://tasty-yummies.com) If you are looking for a recipe to craft your own [seasonal cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xix-vodka-toffee-apple) at home, this one for a pumpkin martini is awesomely autumnal. From Beth of Tasty Yummies and featured on the Free People blog, the Vegan Pumpkin Pie Martini is a fall themed alcoholic beverage that is intended for those with dietary restrictions. Like dessert in a fun glass, the pumpkin martini is made with [gluten-free vodka](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-tini-incanto-houston) and pure pumpkin puree in addition to a variety of autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, maple syrup and vanilla. It also uses coconut sugar and coconut milk, which is healthier than standard sweeteners and cow's milk. Whether you plan on attending [Halloween festivities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-margarita) this weekend or are looking for libations for the rest of the season, you can't go wrong. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Cocktails:** Creating more vegan-friendly cocktails with alternative ingredients like coconut milk and sugar would disrupt traditional cocktail-making trends. - **Seasonal Beverages:** Developing unique seasonal beverage recipes would meet consumer demands and differentiate businesses within the food and beverage industry. - **Gluten-free Spirits:** Expanding the market of gluten-free spirits and alcoholic beverages would cater to consumers with dietary restrictions and create a disruptive innovation opportunity in the industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could use alternative ingredients to expand their market and cater to consumer demands for unique seasonal beverages. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry could differentiate their seasonal cocktail menus by incorporating vegan and gluten-free options. - **Alcohol:** The alcohol industry can capitalize on the growing demand for gluten-free and vegan options by developing new products and expanding current lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md) - [Halloween Cocktail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-sips-collection.md) - [Autumnal Boozy Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-whipshots.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Cocktail Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cocktail-flight.md) - [Plant-Based Pumpkin Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Fall-Dessert Inspired Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-smoothie.md) - [Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Alcohols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-liqueur-1.md) - [Witchy Low-Calorie Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-calorie-margarita.md) - [Pumpkin Pie-Inspired Protein Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-pumpkin-pie.md)