What to do with Halloween pumpkin waste? Make a cocktail

Discarded Spirits Co has released a cocktail recipe which prevents Halloween pumpkin waste from going straight in the bin.

According to environmental charity Hubbub, last year over 12 million pumpkins went uneaten in the UK – a figure equating to around 14,000 tonnes of food. This is enough to provide a nutritious meal for every person in the UK.

Discarded Spirits Co has released a recipe this year to try and reduce the amount of pumpkin waste thrown away. Its Pumpkin Spice Daiquiri repurposes ingredients that would otherwise be discarded to reduce food waste and promote circularity.

Discarded Spirits Co, owned by William Grant & Sons, turns discarded banana skins into their Discarded Banana Peel rum. The brand also reuses waste from the coffee, wine and whisky industries in its products.

See below for the Pumpkin Spice Daiquiri recipe:

Discarded Pumpkin Spice Daiquiri Recipe

Ingredients:
• 200g Pumpkin
• 150g Caster Sugar
• 100ml Boiling Water
• ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
• ½ Teaspoon Allspice

For the Daiquiri:
• 50ml Discarded Spirits Banana Peel Rum
• 20ml Lime Juice
• 60g Pumpkin Mixture

Method:
1. Prep the Pumpkin: Peel and dice your leftover pumpkin flesh, then roast it in the oven for 25 minutes or until soft.
2. Make the Pumpkin Mixture: Blend the roasted pumpkin with caster sugar. Then, add the mixture to a pan with boiling water, cinnamon, and allspice. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Create the Cocktail: Combine 50ml of Discarded Spirits Banana Peel Rum, 20ml lime juice, and 60g of your pumpkin mixture in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds and double strain into a glass.
4. Optional: Roast the pumpkin seeds for a crunchy snack to enjoy alongside your cocktail!

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