Get ready to shake up your margarita game with this Pumpkin Spice Margarita with a Spicy Kick! Perfect for the pumpkin spice season, this pumpkin spice margarita recipe takes the beloved classic margarita and gives it an autumnal twist.
Infused with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and orange flavors, with a hint of orange zest, this is the fun fall cocktail you didn’t know you needed! This easy and unique margarita will surely become a new favorite this holiday season. Cheers to fall in a glass! 🍂🍹
When it comes to seasonal cocktails, it’s hard to resist the charm of a Fall Margarita, right!?
This Pumpkin Spice Margarita is inspired by all the things pumpkin spice we love during this time of year, making it a perfect addition to your collection of favorite fall cocktails.
The pumpkin flavor, balanced with the zing of orange zest and spices, creates the best flavor combination for a cozy, festive drink.
If you’re like me and love autumn-inspired sips, you’ll also love my other Apple Cider Fall Margarita, another yummy cocktail celebrating fall. These recipes prove that we, MARGARITA FANS, don’t need to put away the cocktail shakers when summer ends!
Whether hosting friends or simply indulging in the season’s best, this Pumpkin Spice Cocktail is a standout Pumpkin Cocktail that will have you reaching for a second one! Let’s make fall even more delicious! 🍂🍸
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- ❤️Why you will love this Pumpkin Margarita recipe
- 🍽 Equipment
- 📝Ingredients and Substitutions
- Margarita Ingredients
- Cinnamon Sugar Rim Ingredients
- 🍹Instructions
- 🧑🍳Recipe Variation - Make a Pumpkin Margaritas Pitcher!
- How to make a pitcher of Pumpkin Spice Sangria
- 🍲Storage suggestions
- ⭐Leave a review!
- 🍽️Related Recipes
- 🍴Pairing Suggestions
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❤️Why you will love this Pumpkin Margarita recipe
- 🍂 A Unique Fall Twist – This PUMPKIN MARGARITA RECIPE is a creative and seasonal spin on the classic margarita, perfect for embracing autumn vibes.
- 🍊🎃Balanced Flavor Profile – The combination of pumpkin spice, orange zest, and maple syrup creates a warm, cozy flavor profile that’s rich, refreshing, and fun to sip.
- 🍸Versatile and Festive – Whether for a holiday gathering or a quiet evening, this is the perfect cocktail and the perfect complement for any fall occasion!
🍽 Equipment
- Small saucepan for cooking the pumpkin spice syrup
- Cocktail shaker or mason jars
- Your favorite margarita glass
📝Ingredients and Substitutions
The pumpkin flavors in this margarita come from a rich, homemade pumpkin syrup.
While typical margaritas often use agave syrup or agave nectar, this recipe relies on natural ingredients to create an indulgent pumpkin syrup. With pure pumpkin puree and warm spices, this simple syrup delivers bold pumpkin spice flavor, perfectly infusing your cocktail with the essence of fall.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup Ingredients
This easy-to-make syrup is the key to creating the rich flavors of this pumpkin margarita!
See the Printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities
- Pumpkin Puree, Maple Syrup, and Water are the base for this syrup.
- Orange zest – the bright, citrusy flavor of orange peel is the perfect complement to warm pumpkin spices. We use orange zest to infuse a subtle citrus balance to the warm spice, but lemon zest can substitute in a pinch.
- Vanilla Extract and Pumpkin Pie Spice – use store-bought or homemade (see recipe below).
Margarita Ingredients
This simple yet flavorful combination creates the ultimate fall-inspired margarita.
- Your homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Apple Cider
- Tequila – I use reposado tequila in this recipe, but you can also use blanco tequila, silver tequila,, or your favorite tequila!
- Orange Liqueur – options like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier work beautifully. If you’re out of liqueur, Orange Juice is a suitable substitute.
- Fresh Lime Juice – Lime adds the perfect tang, but Lemon Juice can be used in a pinch if needed.
Cinnamon Sugar Rim Ingredients
This sweet, spiced, and slightly smoky rim adds the perfect finishing touch to your pumpkin spice margarita!
- A Lime Wedge
- Coarse Salt, Sugar, and Ground Cinnamon.
- A sprinkle of Cayenne Pepper – adjust based on your spice preference for a touch of heat.
- For Garnish - Cinnamon Stick, Lime Wedge, Anise Starts (optional).
🍹Instructions
Step 1: Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Combine the pumpkin syrup ingredients in a small saucepan — pumpkin puree, maple syrup, water, orange zest, and pumpkin pie spice. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes. This step allows the flavors to infuse and blend.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool completely before using it in your margarita.
Step 2: Prepare the Glass
Create the perfect sugar-rimmed glass for your cocktail! The combination of salty, sweet, and spice makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE in the overall flavor and mouth feel.
On a small plate, mix the cinnamon sugar rim ingredients: coarse salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the margarita glass into the mixture, twisting gently to coat the rim evenly. This simple step elevates your margarita, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture to each sip!
Step 3: Prepare the Margarita
Combine apple cider, tequila, orange Liqueur, pumpkin syrup, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker or mason jar filled halfway with ice. Give it a good shake until the mixture is well chilled. Strain into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
Congratulations! You now have the ultimate PUMPKIN SPICE MARGARITA COCKTAIL— perfectly spiced, refreshing, and full of fall vibes. Cheers!
🧑🍳Recipe Variation - Make a Pumpkin Margaritas Pitcher!
Hosting a crowd? Turn this delicious cocktail into a pitcher-sized batch for easy serving! Here’s how to make a Pumpkin Margaritas Pitcher that serves 6-8:
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- 2 cups Apple Cider
- 1 1/2 cups Tequila
- 1/4 cup Orange Liqueur
- Juice of 3–4 limes (adjust to taste)
How to make a pitcher of Pumpkin Spice Sangria
- Combine the Pumpkin Spice Syrup, apple cider, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice in a large pitcher.
- Stir well to blend the flavors. For best results, refrigerate for at least an hour to let the ingredients chill and meld together.
- Before serving, prepare sugar-rimmed glasses for your guests. Fill each glass with ice. Give the margarita mixture a good stir before pouring it into the prepared glasses.
This pitcher-friendly version of the Pumpkin Spice Margarita makes effortless entertainment, ensuring every guest gets a taste of this festive fall cocktail! 🍂🍹
🍲Storage suggestions
Leftover Pumpkin Syrup - Transfer the syrup to an airtight container or a glass jar with a lid. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Fall spices combined with the bold kick of tequila make a perfect drink during the cooler months.
I hope you agree by now that this EASY PUMPKIN SPICE MARGARITA is the ultimate celebration of Pumpkin Season! A cozy twist on classic tequila cocktails that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
So why not make this the official Thanksgiving Margarita to serve at your Thanksgiving Dinner? Cheers!
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The Best Pumpkin Spice Margarita with a Spicy Kick
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 margarita 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
This Pumpkin Spice Margarita is the perfect fall cocktail! Made with a rich pumpkin spice syrup, tequila, and a touch of orange zest, it’s bursting with cozy autumn flavors. Easy to make and irresistibly festive, this margarita is ideal for the cooler months or your Thanksgiving gatherings! 🎃🍸🍂
Equipment: Small saucepan, cocktail shaker or mason jars, your favorite margarita glass.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Syrup Ingredients
1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
1/4 cup Maple Syrup
1/4 Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Orange zest
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice - store-bought or homemade (see recipe in the notes).
Margarita Ingredients
2 ounces Pumpkin Spice Syrup
1/4 Cup Apple Cider
2 ounces of Tequila
1/4 ounce Orange Liqueur - options like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier work great.
Juice from 1/2 Lime.
Cinnamon Sugar Rim Ingredients
A Lime Wedge
1 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon.
A sprinkle of Cayenne Pepper - adjust based on your spice preference for a touch of heat.
For Garnish - Cinnamon Stick, Lime Wedge, Anise Starts (optional).
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Combine the pumpkin syrup ingredients in a small saucepan — pumpkin puree, maple syrup, water, orange zest, and pumpkin pie spice. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes. This step allows the flavors to infuse and blend.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool completely before using it in your margarita.
Step 2: Prepare the Glass
- Create the perfect sugar-rimmed glass for your cocktail! The combination of salty, sweet, and spice makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE in the overall flavor and mouth feel.
- On a small plate, mix the cinnamon sugar rim ingredients: coarse salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the margarita glass into the mixture, twisting gently to coat the rim evenly. This simple step elevates your margarita, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture to each sip!
Step 3: Prepare the Margarita
- Combine apple cider, tequila, orange Liqueur, pumpkin syrup, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker or mason jar filled halfway with ice. Give it a good shake until the mixture is well chilled. Strain into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
Congratulations! You now have the ultimate PUMPKIN SPICE MARGARITA COCKTAIL— perfectly spiced, refreshing, and full of fall vibes. Cheers!
Notes
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
3 Tablespoons (21g) Ground Cinnamon
2 teaspoons (5g) Ground Ginger
1 and 1/2 teaspoons (4g) Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon (3g) Ground Cloves
Pinch ground Black Pepper (small pinch, less than 1/8 teaspoon)
Mix all the spices together and store in an airtight container. This blend is perfect for adding the quintessential fall flavor to your desserts, drinks, and, of course, your pumpkin margarita!
Make a Pumpkin Margaritas Pitcher! Here’s how to make a Pumpkin Margaritas Pitcher that serves 6-8:
Ingredients
1 cup Pumpkin Spice Syrup
2 cups Apple Cider
1 1/2 cups Tequila
1/4 cup Orange Liqueur
Juice of 3–4 limes (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
- Combine the Pumpkin Spice Syrup, apple cider, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice in a large pitcher.
- Stir well to blend the flavors. For best results, refrigerate for at least an hour to let the ingredients chill and meld together.
- Before serving, prepare sugar-rimmed glasses for your guests. Fill each glass with ice. Give the margarita mixture a good stir before pouring it into the prepared glasses.
Looking for Latin Inspired Pumpkin Desserts? Try this Indulgent Pumpkin Flan.
Nicole Kendrick says
This pumpkin spice margarita was so delicious!! So festive and flavorful!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you Nicole! So glad you liked the flavors. 🙂
Amy says
Threw my first Christmas party for the season and made this. My friends have not stopped raving about it!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Yay! So happy it stoled the show. 😉🙌 Cheers for kicking off the season in the most delicious way. Happy holidays.
Kim Beaulieu says
Made this margarita recipe for a holiday party and everyone loved it! Such a great drink for fall and winter.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you, Kim! I’m so happy it was a crowd-pleaser. 🙂
Sonja says
Wow! I love anything pumpkin spice and thought I'd seen it all. And along came your Margarita. This was such a delicious winter evening treat! Loved the spiced rim. You are right, it did make a huge difference!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you! I’m so glad you loved it — pumpkin spice fans like us deserve a margarita to match our obsession. That spiced rim? I know, perfect match. 😍
Liz says
Such a fun, tasty, perfect for the season cocktail!!! We loved it!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thanks for trying it, Liz! So glad you loved it. ❤️😊