Pumpkin Spice Margarita
This easy Pumpkin Spice Margarita is the perfect refreshing fall cocktail! You'll need this recipe for when it's not quite cool enough for those hot drinks, but you still want your fall fix!
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Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 523kcal
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Cocktail Shaker Tin
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Reposado Tequila
- 1 ounce Lime juice
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- ½ ounce Pumpkin simple syrup *see below*
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- ½ tablespoon Pumpkin puree
For the Pumpkin Simple Syrup:
- ¼ cup Water
- ¼ cup Light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
For the Rim:
- 1 tablespoon Coarse kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon Light brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
- Agave nectar
Instructions
- Start by adding brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and water to a saucepan on low-medium heat.
- Whisk to combine and bring to a very low simmer.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, take the pan off of the heat.
- Pour the syrup into a container and place in the fridge to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Before making the drink, take the rims of the serving glasses and gently dip them on a plate of a sticky substance like agave nectar or honey.
- Then, mix together salt, cumin, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice on a plate and dip the agave lined rim into the salt mixture.
- Add a handful of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
- Pour in the tequila, cointreau, pumpkin syrup, lime juice, pumpkin puree, and 3 dashes of angostura bitters.
- Close the lid tightly and shake for 15-30 seconds.
- Add about 5 medium sized ice cubes to the rimmed margarita glasses.
- Remove the lid from the cocktail shaker and gently strain the drink into the glasses.
- Garnish with any herbs and spices like cinnamon sticks, freshly grated nutmeg, or rosemary!
Notes
- Don't have a cocktail shaker? No problem! Just fit two cups or glasses into one another and shake. Then, strain out as normal.
- While I think the salt/spiced rim is a delicious addition, keep in mind that it is optional! This margarita will still taste phenomenal without it!
- Any brand of tequila will work in this recipe. However, it goes without saying that higher quality will always taste best. Be sure to find a tequila that says it is '100% agave' for the best possible quality!
- Don't have pumpkin pie spice on hand? Combine 3 tbsps cinnamon, 2 tsps ground ginger, 2 tsps ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, and 1 teaspoon ground cloves.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7010mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 80g | Vitamin A: 1191IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
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