Many people think of margaritas as a summer drink. My Pumpkin Spice Margarita is a festive fall twist on the classic cocktail.

A festive pumpkin margarita perfect for fall.

The margarita is America’s most popular drink, according to Liquor.com. With that in mind, I decided to make a fall version, so I present the pumpkin spice margarita. Light in pumpkin flavor and all margarita. It’s made with all the traditional margarita flavors, tequila (I used a Reposado), triple sec (I used a non-alcoholic) and lime juice.

Orange sugar crystals rim the glass for a very festive and fall look. Since I have a Key lime tree, I used those limes but Persian limes from the supermarket are just fine. I used a Reposado tequila in this margarita. Reposado tequilas are aged anywhere from two to eleven months. It’s a bit smoother than a silver tequila which is not aged at all.

A Pumpkin Spice Margarita is the perfect fall drink.

This pumpkin spice margarita has both pumpkin and pumpkin spice in it. Tequila is a strong flavor and it should shine in a margarita but not be overpowering. If you like a more pumpkin flavor, add more pumpkin puree. This recipe makes one serving but it’s easily scaled for more servings.

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Pumpkin Spice Margarita

A seasonal cocktail perfect for all of your fall entertaining.

5 from 16 votes

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Beverages and Cocktails

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 1 serving

Author: Ellen Folkman

Equipment

Chunky Sugar Crystals: Orange

Ingredients

2 ounces Reposado Tequila
2 ounces Non-Alcoholic Triple Sec
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1 – 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
2 – 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Ice
Orange sugar sprinkles for rimming
Lime wedge for wetting glass rim
Lime slice

Instructions

Using a lime wedge, rim glass so it is moist. Spread orange sugar crystals on a flat plate and dip rim to coat
Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Add tequila, triple sec, pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree and lime juice. Strain into prepared cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.