The Best Pumpkin Spice Margarita Recipe for Fall
This Pumpkin Spice Margarita is the ultimate fall cocktail, blending tequila, pumpkin, maple syrup, and warm spices. Topped with a cinnamon sugar rim and garnished with a cinnamon stick, it's festive, cozy, and made to impress.
Equipment
- Margarita glass
- Small dish for rimming
- cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Margarita:
- 2 ounces tequila preferably reposado
- 1 ounce orange liqueur like Cointreau or triple sec
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend
- Ice
For the Cinnamon Sugar Rim:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Lime wedge for rimming
Instructions
Prepare the Glass:
- In a small dish, mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Rub a lime wedge (or a bit of water) around the rim of your margarita glass.
- Dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat it.
Mix the Drink:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice blend.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
Serve:
- Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the margarita mixture into the glass.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Notes
Expert Tips from My Kitchen
- Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Shake hard to fully blend the pumpkin and create a smooth, frothy margarita.
- Chill your glass in advance for a frosty finish.
- Adjust the maple syrup based on your taste and the tequila you’re using.
- Don’t skip the cinnamon sugar rim—it’s the perfect sweet-spice balance.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with Fall Appetizers - Serve with a variety of fall appetizers like Mediterranean hummus, mini sausage rolls, fried goat cheese balls, or garlic crostini.
- Pitcher - Batch it for a party by scaling the recipe up and serving in a pitcher with cinnamon stick stirrers.
Storage Instructions
- Best served fresh—don’t store once mixed.
- You can prep the pumpkin mixture (without the tequila or ice) up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate it in a sealed jar.
- Shake with ice and alcohol just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 4683IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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