Description
The Pumpkin Margarita is a festive fall cocktail that blends the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices with the bright, tangy notes of a classic margarita. This cozy drink features tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and pumpkin puree, accented with cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for autumn gatherings or relaxing evenings, it offers a balanced combination of sweet, spicy, and citrusy elements that’s easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz Orange Liqueur
- 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Puree
- ½ oz Simple Syrup
- Pinch of Ground Cinnamon
- Pinch of Ground Nutmeg
- Ice Cubes
Optional
- Salt or Cinnamon Sugar for Rim
- Lime Wheel or Cinnamon Stick for Garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glass: Rim a rocks glass or margarita glass with lime juice, then dip into salt or cinnamon sugar to coat the edges evenly.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of tequila blanco, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 1 ounce of orange liqueur, 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree, ½ ounce of simple syrup, and a pinch each of ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Shake It Up: Add ice to fill the shaker halfway, then shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well chilled and thoroughly blended.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, then garnish with a lime wheel or cinnamon stick for an inviting autumn look and aroma.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for a brighter, more vibrant flavor.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup to achieve your preferred sweetness.
- Use ground cinnamon and nutmeg sparingly to avoid overpowering the drink.
- Chill the glass in the freezer before serving for an extra refreshing experience.
- Choose a quality blanco tequila for the best taste and smoothness.
- Extra pumpkin pie spice can be added for a stronger spiced profile.
- You can customize the rim with chili powder mixed with salt for a spicy kick.
- For a dairy-free twist, substitute pumpkin puree with coconut cream.
- To make a non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and orange liqueur, then add sparkling water.
- Batch-making is possible by mixing all ingredients (except ice and garnishes) in a pitcher and refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Margarita, Fall cocktail, Autumn drink, Tequila cocktail, Pumpkin spice, Margarita recipe, Seasonal cocktail
