Pumpkin Spice Margarita
A Pumpkin Spice Margarita is a cozy fall cocktail made with tequila, pumpkin purée, citrus, and warm spices, finished with a sweet spiced rim for the perfect seasonal twist on a classic drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker (or mason jar with lid)
- Small saucepan (for syrup)
- Glasses (rocks glasses or margarita glasses)
- Small plate (for rim sugar)
Ingredients
For the Spiced Rim:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the Margarita:
- 2 oz Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- 1 part lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin purée
- ½ part simple syrup see below
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Ice
- Apple slices for garnish
For Homemade Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Make the Cinnamon Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let cool before using.
Prepare the Glass Rim:
- On a small plate, mix sugar and pumpkin pie spice.
- Dip the rim of each glass into maple syrup, then roll in the spiced sugar mixture.
Shake the Margarita:
- In a shaker filled with ice, add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, lemon juice, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, and simple syrup.
- Shake well until everything is smooth and chilled.
Pour and Garnish:
- Strain into prepared glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with apple slices and a light sprinkle of cinnamon if you’d like.
Notes
This recipe makes two margaritas, but you can easily scale it up for a pitcher if you’re serving a crowd.