Pumpkin Margarita

Pumpkin spice margarita in a glass with a cinnamon stick and lime wheel.

5 from 3 votes

This easy pumpkin margarita is made with real pumpkin puree, tequila, maple syrup, fresh lime, and cinnamon. It's a simple 5-minute fall cocktail with all the best pumpkin spice flavors.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: cocktail

Author: Eden

Cost: $5

Ingredients

2 ounces tequila
2 tbsp pumpkin puree
3/4 ounce maple syrup
1/2 ounce lime juice
1/8 tsp cinnamon with more sprinkled over the top.
orange zest optional

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add 2 ounces reposado tequila, 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, ¾ ounce maple syrup, ½ ounce fresh lime juice, and ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon.
Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until very cold and completely combined.
Strain into a margarita or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Zest fresh orange directly over the cocktail and add a small pinch of cinnamon.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lime wheel or dehydrated orange slice, if desired.

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Notes

Pumpkin: Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Tequila: Reposado is my favorite for this recipe, but blanco works too.
Orange Zest: Optional, but I love the fresh citrus aroma it adds without needing orange liqueur.
For a lighter margarita: If you want less pumpkin body, add a little more fresh lime juice and shake again.
For a cinnamon-sugar rim: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip it into cinnamon sugar before adding ice.

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