Description
There’s just something magical about sipping a margarita with a fall twist. Smooth tequila, tangy lime, and cozy pumpkin spice come together in this festive cocktail that’s sweet, spiced, and citrusy all at once. It’s perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dinners, or simply a cozy night on the couch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz tequila (Blanco for crisp, reposado for warmth)
- 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz pumpkin spice syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 oz agave syrup or honey
- Ice
- Cinnamon sugar mix (for rimming)
- Lime wedge and cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix cinnamon and sugar on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass, then dip it in the mixture to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, pumpkin spice syrup, and agave. Add ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled and well combined.
- Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and cinnamon stick before serving.
Notes
For a homemade touch, make your own pumpkin spice syrup by simmering 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for 5–10 minutes. Strain, cool, and store in the fridge for up to two weeks. Try making a frozen version by blending everything with ice until slushy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg