This delicious Pumpkin Spice Margarita is the perfect thing to serve for Friendsgiving or any fall party. It's refreshing and has the perfect amount of fall spices. Even if it's still 90 degrees outside where you live, this drink idea is a great idea.
Everything is pumpkin spice this time of year, even cocktails! And luckily, they're delicious! (This Pumpkin Martini, you guys...)
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Pumpkin Spice Margaritas are Perfect for Fall
Whether you're hosting a big holiday meal, Friendsgiving, or just want to sip on something in the evening, this Pumpkin Margarita recipe is just what you've been looking for.
Pumpkin season basically starts in October (this would also make a great Halloween margarita!) and goes into December. But the great thing is, for true pumpkin lovers, it can be any time of year!
Chances are you already have canned pumpkin on hand for all your holiday baking. So why not grab a little bit and make yourself a delicious cocktail?
I had never had canned pumpkin in a cocktail before this year. I was not sure how the consistency would be. But you don't need much to get all that great pumpkin flavor.
The other liquids in the recipe ensure that it isn't thick. I promise you won't think you're sucking down a piece of pumpkin pie. You will truly enjoy this Thanksgiving Margarita.
Be sure to check out more of my easy pumpkin cocktails! Try a Tangy Pumpkin Michelada or Pumpkin Moscow Mule. And if you want to skip the alcohol, make a Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Milkshake.
Ingredient Notes
I always start out with a basic recipe, that I put together based on other cocktails I've made before, and work from there.
After I made my first round, I knew I needed to tweak it to make it even better. So I added fresh lime juice, ginger and cayenne. They aren't pictured, but you MUST use them to get the best results.
- Orange Juice
- pumpkin pie spice
- Reposado tequila
- fresh lime juice (not pictured, but needed!)
- pumpkin puree
- agave syrup
- ginger (not pictured)
- cayenne (not pictured)
I didn't have any pumpkin pie spice at home so I made my own from the spices I had. But you can use store-bought.
Most tequila cocktails use blanco tequila. But I decided to go with reposado as it's aged and I thought it would have a little bit more of a rich, caramel-y flavor. You can substitute whatever you have without much flavor difference.
The orange juice helps cut the squash flavor of the canned pumpkin and the agave is a natural pairing for tequila cocktails. You could use simple syrup instead if you prefer (HACK ALERT: Here's how to make enough simple syrup for just one drink in 1 minute!).
The lime juice, ginger and cayenne really help to balance the flavors. The cayenne hits the back of your throat and is a fantastic little kick of heat that you didn't even know you wanted.
So while I wouldn't consider this a spicy margarita, it's a perfect fall margarita.
How to Make a Pumpkin Margarita
How to Rim Your Glass
To rim the glass, use a quarter of lime to wet the rim. You don't have to do the whole glass, in fact, I prefer to just do a smaller section.
Dip the lime-rubbed rim into a plate of pumpkin pie spice. Then. set your prepared glass aside until your cocktail is ready.
Steps to Make Margarita
In a cocktail shaker add orange juice, pumpkin pie spice, tequila, lime juice, pumpkin puree, agave syrup, ginger and cayenne.
Add ice and shake well.
Strain Pumpkin Margarita into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
This delicious pumpkin margarita for fall is easy to make and super yummy!
The pumpkin flavor isn't overpowering. You'll get those perfect fall vibes you want this time of year.
Tips and Tricks
- Want to make this feel more like fall? Clap some fresh sage between your palms and garnish your drink with it. The smell, as you bring your glass to your lips, is so YUM!
- Feel free to play around with the spices. If you aren't a fan of cayenne simply leave it out! Add cardamom or clove to make this drink recipe even more unique.
- While I prefer this Pumpkin Spice Margarita on the rocks, you can easily make this blended by adding the ingredients to a high-speed blender with extra ice. Consider adding a little Cointreau to add more flavor in case of dilution from the ice.
A Pumpkin Spice Meme for Your Viewing Pleasure
In researching this post idea, I found that people have real opinions about adding pumpkin spice to everything.
So I decided to make my own version of this meme. Luckily my first name is perfect for a meme character. And in this case, even more perfect since I'm pushing this pumpkin spice margarita on you. Sorry, not sorry.
If you're looking for fun ways to fall-ify all your favorite recipes for this time of year, you're going to love this Pumpkin Spice Margarita!
What to Serve With This Margarita
I have joined up with a bunch of blogger friends for a Friendsgiving Virtual Potluck! Be sure to check the recipes below out for wonderful Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving recipe and craft ideas!
Pin this post for later to help you plan your Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving menu!
Friendsgiving Food Ideas
Appetizers
- Baked Brie with Honey & Walnuts from Kelley of Mountain Mama Cooks
- Reindeer Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball from Julie of Julie Blanner
Salads
- Sauteed Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts from Shashi of Savory Spin
- Creamy Brussels Sprouts Salad from Faith of An Edible Mosaic
Main Dishes
- Savory Vegetable Crisp from Bree of Baked Bree
- Rosemary Lamb Steaks from Danyelle of The Cubicle Chick
- Turkey Pot Pie from Kelly of Eat Picks
Side Dishes
- Fried Brussels Sprouts from Erin of The Almond Eater
- Cheesy Horseradish Mashed Potato Casserole from Renee of Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip from April of April Golightly
- Sauteed Garlic-Butter Mushrooms from Linda of Simply Healthyish Recipes
- Easy Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe from Mel of Adventures of Mel
- Cornbread Stuffing with Chorizo from Isabel of Isabel Eats
- Bacon Brussels Sprouts from Kara of Kara J. Miller
- Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole from Jennifer of Show Me the Yummy
- Amazing Gluten Free Thanksgiving Stuffing from Sommer of A Spicy Perspective
- Pumpkin Caramelized Onion Gratin from Denise of Chez Us
- Crockpot Mac & Cheese from Leanette Fernandez of Funtastic Life
- Cheesy Brussels Sprouts au Gratin from Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks
Drinks
- Cranberry Vodka Slush (these all cocktails are my recipes)
- Fireball Cocktails
- Blackberry Gin and Tonic
Breads
- Sourdough Pull Apart Rolls from Erica of Buttered Side Up
- How to Make Homemade Butterhorn Rolls from Mel of Flour on My Fingers
- Sweet Dinner Rolls from Jocelyn of Grandbaby Cakes
- Parker House Rolls from Irvin of Eat the Love
Desserts
- Sugar Pie from Julie of The Little Kitchen
- Oatmeal Apple Crisp from Julie of Peanut Butter Fingers
- Pumpkin Pie Milkshake from Eden of Sugar and Charm
- Strudel Pastry from Justine of The Typical Mom
- Tahini Hawaij Pumpkin Pie from Amy of What Jew Wanna Eat
- Turkey Cookies from Meaghan of The Decorated Cookie
- Mini Apple Pie Bites from Lynsey of MoscatoMom
- Kabocha squash pie from Hilah of hilahcooking
- Pecan Pie Cupcakes from Courtney of Pizzazzerie
- Coconut Cream Pie from Schnelle of Brooklyn Active Mama
- Chocolate chip cheesecake from Jeannette of Hispana Global
- Chocolate Pecan Pie from Kate of I Heart Eating
- Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes from Chelsea of Someday I'll Learn
- Turkey Donut Race Cars For Thanksgiving Treats from Theresa of Chewable Structures
Craft and Centerpiece Ideas for Friendsgiving
- Cinnamon Stick Holiday Candle Place Setting from Alli of Made with HAPPY
- Metallic Pumpkin Luminaries from Amy of As The Bunny Hops
- Easy centerpiece that will stun + party favor from Noelle of Oh Happy Play
More Fall Cocktails:
- Pumpkin Spice Mule with Canned Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Mule with Pumpkin Flavored Rum
- Pumpkin Michelada
- Fall Cocktails to Make Now
- Spiced Clementine Margarita
- Blood Orange Margarita
Not ready for a cocktail? Try this Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Milkshake! And don't if you want a boozy dessert make my Fireball Pumpkin Pie.
Pumpkin Spice Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- ⅛ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus extra to rim the glass.
- 2 oz. Reposado tequila
- ½ oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoon agave syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger
- dash of cayenne
Instructions
- To rim the glass, rub a quarter of lime against the rim of the glass (can be the whole glass or just one small section. Dip the wet rim into a plate of pumpkin pie spice. Set aside until the cocktail is ready.
- In a cocktail shaker add orange juice, pumpkin pie spice, tequila, lime juice, pumpkin puree, agave syrup, ginger and cayenne.
- Add ice and shake well.
- Strain drink into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
Notes
- Want to make this feel more like fall? Clap some fresh sage between your palms and garnish your drink with it. The smell, as you bring your glass to your lips, is so YUM!
- Feel free to play around with the spices. If you aren't a fan of cayenne simply leave it out! Add cardamom or clove to make this drink recipe even more unique.
- While I prefer this Pumpkin Spice Margarita on the rocks, you can easily make this blended by adding the ingredients to a high-speed blender with extra ice. Consider adding a little Cointreau to add more flavor in case of dilution from the ice.
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