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Pumpkin Spice Margarita: The Fall Cocktail That's Breaking All the Rules

A festive twist on the classic margarita, the Pumpkin Spice Margarita blends crisp tequila, bright lime, orange liqueur, and warming pumpkin spice syrup for a cozy yet refreshing fall cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado
  • 1 oz orange liqueur Cointreau, triple sec, or curaçao
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz pumpkin spice syrup
  • 1/2 oz agave syrup or honey
  • Ice
  • Cinnamon-sugar mix for rimming 2 parts sugar to 1 part ground cinnamon
  • Lime wedge and cinnamon stick for garnish

Method
 

  1. Chill a rocks glass or coupe for 5 minutes. Half-rim with cinnamon-sugar using a lime wedge.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters full with fresh ice.
  3. Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, pumpkin spice syrup, and agave/honey to the shaker.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
  5. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail over the ice (double strain if desired).
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge and cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a tarter profile, reduce agave/honey to 1 teaspoon. Fresh lime juice is essential for brightness. Use quality orange liqueur for best results. Optional: add a pinch of ground ginger to the cinnamon-sugar rim for extra warmth.