Pumpkin Spice Margarita
A unique Fall version of a margarita but one that really worked too; really delicioius!
Servings 2 cocktails
Calories 687kcal
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Spice Syrup:
- 16 oz pumpkin puree or 15 oz if using canned
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1 cups water
For the Cocktail:
- 4 ounces Reposado tequila
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- 4 ounces pumpkin spice syrup
- Juice from one lime
For Garnish:
- Lime Wheels
Instructions
- To Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan set over medium-low heat; whisk together until smooth. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, cool, and strain into a container.
- To Make the Cocktail
- Chill two cocktail glasses. Rub a lime wedge around the rim and dip the rim into a saucer filled with a combination of equal parts kosher salt and sugar.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, orange liqueur and pumpkin spice syrup. Shake until chilled.
- Fill the rimmed glasses with ice and pour the mixture into the glasses.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Notes
Once the syrup has strained out from the pumpkin, use it for toast or waffles...it's like pumpkin butter!
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 131g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 130mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 114g