Pumpkin Spice Margarita Recipe

Ingredients

Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 0.25 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg (preferably freshly grated)
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pumpkin Spice Margarita

• 2 ounces reposado tequila
• 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier, Cointreau or triple sec)
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 0.5 ounce pumpkin spice simple syrup
• ice
• lime slice (for garnish, optional)
• brown sugar and ground cinnamon (for rim, optional)
• cinnamon stick (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and ingredients are well combined.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
5. Let cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Pumpkin Spice Margarita

1. If desired, rim a rocks glass with a mixture of brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and pumpkin spice simple syrup.
4. Shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 10-15 seconds.
5. Strain into the prepared glass over the ice.
6. Garnish with a lime slice and/or cinnamon stick if desired.

Notes

• The pumpkin spice simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• For a sweeter margarita, add an extra 0.5 ounce of pumpkin spice simple syrup.
• Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
• You can make multiple margaritas by scaling up the cocktail ingredients proportionally.