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November 12, 2019 · Updated September 15, 2021 · 31 Comments

Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe

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A smooth, sweet, and spicy fall themed cocktail, this Thanksgiving Margarita is a treat for the taste buds! One of the most unique margarita recipes you’ll ever try!

Thanksgiving Margarita

If you ever need to order me a drink, I’ll always go for a glass of red wine or a margarita — tequila is my fav!

Because I am obsessed with all things fall (it is my favorite season!) I decided it was about time to try fall themed margaritas! I’m super excited to share this Thanksgiving margarita recipe with you guys!!

This fall margarita is downright fabulous — from the gorgeous orange color (which reminds me of the leaves turning colors in my home state of West Virginia) to the unique flavor profile. Smooth, sweet, and with a hint of spicy cinnamon  kick —  totally irresistible! I love how it smells too! Like fresh apple cider…yumm!

If you’re in charge of drinks for Thanksgiving this year, you’ve got to try this Thanksgiving margarita recipe. The ingredients listed below are for one drink, but you can up the proportions and make a pitcher for your crew.

Let’s get mixing!

Related: For another fabulous fall cocktail, try our Crown Apple Spiked Apple Cider too!

fall flavored margarita cinnamon sticks and fruit

What Kind of Glass Do You Serve a Margarita In?

Traditionally, a margarita is served in a margarita glass or champagne coupe (pictured directly above). The pros to this particular glassware is that you can hold it by the stem, so that your body heat doesn’t heat up the drink. Unfortunately, it is a bit more precarious and easier to spill (don’t ask me how I know!)

empty champagne coupe glass

However, it is perfectly acceptable to serve a margarita in a cocktail glass (shown below). You’ll notice that we’ve used both the traditional, and easy-drinking cocktail glass in this post. The benefits to this type of glass is that it is less likely to spill.

A smooth, sweet, and spicy fall themed cocktail, this Thanksgiving Margarita is a treat for the taste buds! One of the most unique margarita recipes you'll ever try!

Thanksgiving Margarita Ingredients

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  • 2 oz 100% apple cider
  • 2 oz pear juice
  • 1½ oz gold tequila
  • 1 oz Grand Mariner or orange liqueur
  • Salt (for glass)
  • Lime
  • Ice
  • Cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Makes one Thanksgiving margarita; multiply the amounts above by 4 to make a pitcher.

Bartender’s Tools Used

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Cocktail glass or champagne coupe

gorgeous fall colored Thanksgiving Margarita in tall champagne coupe

What is the Best Tequila for Margaritas?

I always say to use a tequila that you could drink on its own, because the better the tequila itself tastes, the better the margarita will taste!

However, you don’t have to use the fanciest, most expensive tequila for a margarita. I mean you can, but it’s almost a waste since you’re mixing it!

For margaritas, or any tequila based cocktail, I recommend using a nice mid-range tequila. You can use any variety: silver, gold, reposado or añejo (aged). I enjoy the robust flavor or a reposado or añejo with the spicy flavors of this recipe.

Is This Really a Margarita?

The number one feedback I’ve gotten on this recipe since I published it last year is how awesome and unique this drink is!

I’ve also gotten a few comments questioning if this really counts as a margarita.

A traditional margarita is made up of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. This cocktail has all three of those must-have components for margaritas — we simply incorporated a couple extra fall flavors!

So yes, as a margarita enthusiast, I’d say that this Fall Margarita definitely counts! And no matter what you call it…this is one delicious drink!

close up of a fall themed margarita with apple and cinnamon

How to Make a Thanksgiving Margarita

  1. Pour a 1/4″ layer of salt on a small plate. Run a lime along the rim of your cocktail glass, turn glass upside down and gently press the rim into salt. (You can also use simple syrup, if you have this on hand, to get the salt to stick to the glass.)
  2. Scoop ice into glass so that it is about 3/4 of the way full and squeeze the rest of your lime wedge over the ice.
  3. Combine liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain ice and pour your Thanksgiving margarita into prepared cocktail glass.
  5. Finish with a whole cinnamon stick.

This recipe is intended for 21+; please enjoy responsibly!

Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe

Can You Make this a Frozen Margarita?

Yes, you absolutely could! Personally, I prefer my margaritas on the rocks, so that’s why this recipe is shown as such.

Just keep in mind that when you make a frozen margarita, the ice is in small pieces and will dilute the drink a bit quicker.

Can You Make Enough for a Pitcher?

If you’re serving a crowd, you can make a pitcher and save time! A standard drink pitcher makes 4-5  servings, so simply multiply the ingredient amounts by four.

When making a pitcher, I recommend omitting the ice from the pitcher itself so the drink doesn’t get watered down. Instead, add ice to the glass directly and pour the cocktail over the ice when ready to enjoy.

More of our favorite margarita recipes:

  • Fresh Skinny Margarita Recipe
  • Christmas Margarita Recipe
  • Frozen Blackberry Margarita Recipe
  • Mexican Candy Margaritas

Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe (Printable Copy)

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Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe

A smooth, sweet, and spicy fall themed cocktail, this Thanksgiving Margarita is a treat for the taste buds!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail, cocktails, fall, margarita, tequila, Thanksgiving
Servings: 1
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 2 oz 100% apple cider
  • 2 oz pear juice
  • 1½ oz gold tequila
  • 1 oz Grand Mariner or orange liqueur
  • Salt for glass
  • Simple syrup or lime wedge (to adhere salt to glass)
  • Ice
  • Cinnamon sticks for ganrish

Instructions

  • Pour a 1/4" layer of salt on a small plate. Run a lime along the rim of your cocktail glass, turn glass upside down and gently press the rim into salt.
  • Scoop ice into glass so that it is about 3/4 of the way full and squeeze the rest of your lime wedge over the ice.
  • Combine liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain ice and pour your Thanksgiving margarita into prepared cocktail glass.
  • Finish with a whole cinnamon stick.

Video

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared. 21+

Be sure to pin our Fall Margarita recipe on Pinterest:

A smooth, sweet, and spicy fall themed cocktail, this Thanksgiving Margarita is a treat for the taste buds!

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  1. Marcia says

    November 12, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    How much simple syrup and how is it used?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      The simple syrup is only used to get salt to stick to the rim of the glass – I changed it to lime in the post itself because that works too and is something we always have in the fridge. Sorry for the confusion!

      Reply
  2. Kathy says

    November 12, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    Amazing and perfect for fall! This will be served at cocktail hour on Thanksgiving day! Thank you for such a tasty drink!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you Kathy! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sarah Smith says

    November 24, 2019 at 3:31 pm

    I can’t wait to try! Have you ever made this in a larger batch?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 26, 2019 at 11:55 am

      You can absolutely make this in a bigger batch 🙂 Just increase the ingredients proportionately – you can whisk together (without ice) in a pitcher and then pour over ice inn glasses.

      Reply
  4. Jakkie M. says

    September 4, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    I love you for making this!!!
    This is has got to be one of the best drink recipes ever.

    Cinnamon & sugar around the rim is an amazing substitute for salt.

    This drink gives me warm and fuzzies, and that’s not just the alcohol, haha.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      September 8, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Will have to try the cinnamon sugar rim – thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  5. Shannon says

    October 28, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    Hi Stacey! This sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try the recipe out! Where did you happen to get the pear juice?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 2, 2020 at 9:08 pm

      Hi Shannon – check the Latin or international aisle at the grocery store. I believe we used Goya pear juice or nectar — should be available at most stores!

      Reply
  6. Denise says

    November 13, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    probably a stupid question but where do I get pear juice I’ve looked all over and I’ve never seen it in the store is it from a can of pears

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      December 2, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      Hi Denise – I just saw this comment so hopefully you found pear juice by now! We usually get it in the international aisle if you can’t find it in the juice aisle. I know that Goya makes canned pear juice.

      Reply
  7. Stephen says

    November 18, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    Too many ads 🙁 bad experience

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      December 2, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Hi Stephen — thank you for your feedback, however, the ads provide the income needed to keep all the content free for my readers. It would be rare to find any website with no ads.

      Reply
  8. Jen says

    November 21, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    I added some lime which cut the sweetness! Pretty good!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      December 2, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      Yep, the lime definitely adds a nice touch! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Melody says

    November 25, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    I’m confused. You say to multiple by 4 to make a pitcher but my math isn’t adding up. Help me figure this out. If one drink is the 2oz of Pear and Apple cider each then that’s only 4Tbsp each. Right? 8oz make a cup so 2 oz would be 4TBSP. This isn’t making sense.

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      December 2, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      Hi Melody, you’d use about a cup of each type of juice to make the pitcher, as a cup is 8 fluid ounces. Then you’d multiply the other ingredients by 4 as well. Of course this is just an estimate, as everyone’s pitchers will vary in size. I promise you can’t really mess up the recipe…you can also ways taste test an adjust as needed!

      Reply
  10. Brenda says

    August 15, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    I love all things Fall as well! The Thanksgiving Margurita sounds absolutely delicious and can’t wait to try it! 🍁

    Reply
  11. Brittney Thompson says

    October 26, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    This sounds delicious!! Can I sub clear tequila instead of gold? (Gold gives me heartburn 🥴) will it make a difference in the quality of the drink?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      October 28, 2021 at 11:29 am

      Sure! You can use any tequila you like!

      Reply
  12. Kim says

    November 10, 2021 at 9:49 am

    In some of your photos, the margarita looks orange. In others, it looks hazy, light yellow. Did you do something different to get that more fall-colored drink?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 11, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      Hi Kim, we’ve made the recipe many times! The shape of the glass make a big difference. A margarita glass is wide and not very deep, so the drink will look lighter than when it’s in a rocks glass. Also, the exact ingredients can vary (different brands of juice, etc). Finally, the lighting will not be the same in different sets of photos and lighting really affects how colors present. But they are all the same recipe! We make this every year for Thanksgiving and for random family get togethers when requested 🙂

      Reply
  13. Angela Richter says

    November 13, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    This one was not my fave or my husband’s. We decided to try in while searching for the perfect Thanksgiving day cocktail. This is not it- way too many things going on and it just doesn’t work. It sounds tasty and looks adorable, but not a winner. I really wanted to love it!!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks for the feedback! It’s been a hit in our family for a few years now, but totally understandable that it might not be to everyone’s taste.

      Reply
  14. Blondie says

    November 16, 2021 at 10:08 pm

    Try agave syrup on the rim of the glass. It sticks better than lime and comes ready to use, unlike simple syrup.

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 19, 2021 at 10:47 am

      Thanks for the tip! I do have agave syrup!

      Reply
  15. Jane Wilcox says

    November 17, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    The apple cider, grocery store kind or alcoholic kind? Filtered or unfiltered and what do you use? I think this will get me through the holiday weekend!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      November 19, 2021 at 10:47 am

      We used non-alcoholic since we were mixing with Crown — it’s strong enough that way 😉 There’s nothing wrong with using unfiltered cider, but the filtered will look clearer and perhaps prettier in the glass. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  16. Terry says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:32 pm

    I am a margarita gal especially made with Grand Mariner. This was so yummy, perfect for the fall. Nice balance of sweet and tart. Gonna serve this at New Years!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      December 11, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      Awesome! Glad you loved them too!

      Reply

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