Pumpkin Spice Margarita
User Reviews
4.6
Pumpkin Spice Margarita
Description
This Pumpkin Spice Margarita begins with fresh lime and lemon juices, providing tart citrus foundation. Pumpkin puree adds an autumnal flavor and smooth texture, complemented by tequila’s distinctive agave notes. The inclusion of Cointreau (or triple sec) contributes sweetness and orange essence to balance the acidity. Shaking the ingredients with ice chills and blends the cocktail thoroughly.
The glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar adds a sweet-spiced contrast that enhances the pumpkin and citrus flavors. Garnishes including a half orange slice and cinnamon stick emphasize the fall theme and impart subtle aroma as it is enjoyed. A pinch of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice on top rounds out the seasonal profile.
Served immediately, this cocktail provides a cozy yet refreshing option for holiday gatherings or evenings when a festive, spiced drink is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce lime juice fresh
- 1 ounce lemon juice fresh
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling, puree
- 0.5 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
- ice
- cinnamon sugar for garnish
- orange cut in half, for garnish, slice
- cinnamon stick for garnish
- ground cinnamon for garnish, or pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Dip the rim of a margarita or cocktail glass into some lemon juice and then into cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker until it's about halfway full.
- Pour in the lime juice, lemon juice, tequila, pumpkin puree, and Cointreau. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously until your hands get cold (about 30 seconds).
- Carefully strain the margarita into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with half of an orange slice, a cinnamon stick, and a pinch of cinnamon on top of the margarita. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1margarita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2350IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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