Pumpkin Margarita: Falling for Flavor

Pumpkin Margarita balances sweetness and spice with tequila’s boldness in every sip. It’s perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home.

Pumpkin margarita recipe

Pumpkin margarita is a seasonal cocktail. It combines traditional margarita ingredients with the flavors of pumpkin and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These spices add a cozy, aromatic depth.

The spicy warmth of pumpkin perfectly balances the citrusy flavor. The salted rim provides a contrasting savory touch. They create a rich texture and harmonious layers for the drink.

The drink is a delightful choice for fall gatherings. It pairs well with baked brie mac and cheese, stuffing, or pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and spice cookies work well, too.

Savory options like buffalo chicken dip, air fryer turkey breast, and air fryer goat cheese balls also provide a delicious contrast.

For plant-based preferences, vegan pumpkin mac and cheese and apple butternut squash soup are excellent choices. The drink’s flavor is also complemented by cheese pairings like pumpkin spice mascarpone.

Here’s how to make the pumpkin margarita:

Pumpkin Margarita

A cozy autumn twist on the classic margarita. This seasonal cocktail balances sweet pumpkin, tart lime, and aromatic cinnamon with a graham cracker rim for the perfect fall happy hour treat.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 2

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSugar: 15g

Ingredients

  

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• 2 oz tequila silver or reposado
• 1 oz pumpkin puree
• 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
• 1 oz orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Cointreau
• 1/2 oz agave syrup or simple syrup adjust for sweetness
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• Salt and cinnamon-sugar mix for rimming the glass
• Ice

Instructions

 

• Rim the glasses with a mix of salt and cinnamon-sugar by wetting the rim with lime juice and dipping it into the mixture.
• In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, pumpkin puree, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ice.
• Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
• Strain into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
• Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.

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Variations

Here are several delicious variations of pumpkin margaritas:

• Coffee Infusion adds 1/2 oz coffee liqueur, añejo tequila, and 1/8 tsp espresso powder.
• Pumpkin Spice Margarita adds 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. The drink is garnished with whipped cream float and pumpkin pie spice dusting.
• Chocolate Addition adds 1/2 oz chocolate liqueur and reposado tequila.
• Pumpkin Apple Margarita includes 1 oz apple cider and 1/8 tsp allspice and replaces orange liqueur with apple brandy.

• Smoky Harvest Margarita replaces silver tequila with mezcal, adds 1/4 oz maple syrup instead of agave and 1/8 tsp chipotle powder.
• Creamy Pumpkin Horchata Margarita includes 1 oz horchata and 1/8 tsp vanilla extract and reduces agave to 1/4 oz.
• Spicy Version
  • Add 2-3 thin jalapeño slices
  • Include a pinch of cayenne in the rim mix
  • Garnish with a candied jalapeño