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!
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 ganrish
Makes one Thanksgiving margarita; multiply the amounts above by 4 to make a pitcher.
Bartender’s Tools Used
How to Make a Thanksgiving Margarita
- 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.)
- 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.
This recipe is intended for 21+; please enjoy responsibly!
Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe (Printable Copy)
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Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe
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.
Notes
Be sure to pin our Fall Margarita recipe on Pinterest:
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Marcia says
How much simple syrup and how is it used?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
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!
Kathy says
Amazing and perfect for fall! This will be served at cocktail hour on Thanksgiving day! Thank you for such a tasty drink!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Thank you Kathy! 🙂
Sarah Smith says
I can’t wait to try! Have you ever made this in a larger batch?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
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.