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    Nov 10, 2023 by Carita · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Fall Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe

    This fall Thanksgiving Margarita is cozy, spicy and sweet. A traditional margarita recipe is enhanced with orange and vanilla liqueurs, shaken with cinnamon and allspice. Serve this eccentric cocktail at your next holiday gathering!

    For more margarita recipes, try this Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita, Blackberry Margarita, Blue Margarita or this unique Sangria Margarita recipe.

    Fall Thanksgiving Marg
    Thanksgiving Marg

    Thanksgiving Margarita

    The holidays call for festive cocktails and this Thanksgiving Margarita is the margarita you did not know you needed. We certainly make room for sangrias and martinis around this season but ever considered a spicy margarita to get you in the holiday spirit?

    This fall inspired spicy margarita will provide all the Thanksgiving (and holiday) feels you are searching for. From the overall aesthetic of this cocktail and the instant flavors (and aromas) of cinnamon and allspice, prepare to be wowed by your guests.

    Margaritas are typically served during the warmer months, this fall style margarita will change your idea around fall cocktail recipes!

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe
    • What is a Margarita?
    • Fall Thanksgiving Margarita Ingredients
    • Recipe Video
    • How To Make Fall Thanksgiving Margarita
    • HOW TO MAKE A LARGER BATCH
    • FAQ'S
    • I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS THANKSGIVING MARGARITA RECIPE!
    • Fall Thanksgiving Recipe
    Thanksgiving marg with hand holding cocktail.
    Fall Thanksgiving Marg with Hand

    Why You'll Love This Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe

    Aesthetically Pleasing. Fall colors of brown and orange with cinnamon sticks, apples, rosemary and cranberries. This cocktail resembles everything fall, resemble images of leaves and pumpkins!

    Unique. This cocktail is so unique, typically margaritas can be sweet or spicy. This cocktail has notes of spice and sweetness from the apple cider.

    Customizable. Add your favorite fall inspired fruits and herbs to make this cocktail festive. Make a large batch to serve to a larger crowd.

    Top down view of Thanksgiving Margarita topped with sliced apple, orange and rosemary sprig.
    Thanksgiving Marg Top Down

    What is a Margarita?

    A traditional margarita consists of Tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice. Served with a salted rim, this popular cocktail has history dating back to the early 1960's and has origins in Tijuana, Mexico.

    This cocktail has many variations added throughout the years that you are certainly familiar with. Served, frozen, on the rocks, Texas style or with fruit additions just to name a few. Furthermore, there is even a 'skinny' version that promotes less calories using fresh lime juice and honey, cutting out the carbs and extra sugar. 

    Whatever your vice is, there is no secret why this drink has such great popularity.

    Fall Thanksgiving Margarita Ingredients

    Poured into a cinnamon sugar rimmed glass, garnished with fresh apple slices, pears, cranberries, rosemary and cinnamon sticks, this is the thanksgiving cocktail you didn't know you needed!

    1. Tequila. Blanco or reposado works best with this recipe but absolutely use what you have on hand. The lighter tequila works best as the heavier tequilas (like mezcal) can tend to overpower
    2. Lime Juice. Fresh is best. In traditional margaritas, lime juice is key!
    3. Orange Liqueur. As mentioned, we are creating flavors of fall, this orange liqueur is a key ingredient. I used this brand here. Grand Mariner and Cointreau are great alternatives too.
    4. Liquor 43. This liqueur is a hidden gem. With notes of citrus, botanic, sweet and floral, no surprise why this ingredient is a must. I also use this in my Irish Breakfast Shot recipe.
    5. Cinnamon. By adding just a dash of ground cinnamon really provides the "fall feels" as mentioned previously. We are also using cinnamon to rim the glass, yum!
    6. Allspice. Similar to cinnamon, this spice provides flavors of clove and pumpkin. Perfect for the theme of this recipe!
    7. Apple. Slice fresh apples thin to garnish the cocktail.
    8. Rosemary. For garnish.
    9. Sugar. By mixing white sugar with cinnamon, the rim of the cocktail glass will be dusted with this mixture.
    Three bottles of ingredients to make Thanksgiving Margarita. Bottle of tequila, orange liqueur and licor 43.
    Thanksgiving Margarita Liquid Ingredients
    Ingredients to make Thanksgiving Margarita. Small plates with cinnamon, allspice, sugar, cinnamon, orange slices, apples, rosemary and sliced limes.
    Thanksgiving Margarita Ingredients

    Recipe Video

    How To Make Fall Thanksgiving Margarita

    In just a few, simple steps prepare the tastiest cocktail perfect for the upcoming holiday. Here is how you dress the rim of the glass.

    How To Dress The Rim of The Cocktail

    First, pour cinnamon and sugar onto a small plate and stir until well combined. On another small plate, add about 2-3 tablespoons of water or a sticky substance like honey.

    Cinnamon and sugar mixed on small white plate.
    Cinnamon and Sugar Mixture
    Rimmed cocktail short glass lined with cinnamon and sugar.
    Cinnamon and Sugar Rimmed Cocktail Glass

    Next, take the the rim of the glass and dip it into the water or sticky substance. Now, cover the rim of the glass with the cinnamon and sugar mixture and set aside.

    Prepare the Margarita

    At this moment, using a cocktail shaker, pour in the tequila, Orange Liqueur, Liquor 43, lime juice, cinnamon, allspice and top with ice. Shake vigorously for thirty seconds until ingredients are well combined.

    Cocktail shaker with Thanksgiving Margarita ingredients poured inside before being shaken.
    Thanksgiving Margarita Mix in Shaker

    In the dressed cocktail glasses, add about a half a cup of ice. Then, pour shaken margarita mix over the ice and garnish with apple slices, oranges and rosemary.

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

    HOW TO MAKE A LARGER BATCH

    You can certainly make this cocktail (that written recipe serves two) into a larger batch. The ingredients and measurements below will create 10 servings and can be made in a medium sized pitcher.

    • 1 ¼ Cups Tequila 
    • 2 Tablespoons, 1 ½ Teaspoons Lime Juice 
    • ¼ Cups, 1 Tablespoons Orange Liqueur 
    • ¼ Cups, 1 Tablespoons Liquor 43 
    • ¼ Teaspoons Cinnamon
    • ¼ Teaspoons Allspice

    FAQ'S

    • This cocktail is best served immediately, prepare this when you are ready to serve. You can certainly prepare this ahead of time also, just omit the ice.
    • Use quality tequila. Enough said here right? 🙂
    • The ice will melt fast and will dilute the drink, adding ice is optional better yet, the bigger the ice cubes the better. 
    • You can serve this cocktail "neat" (without ice) as it will have chill since it's been shaken in the cocktail shaker. 
    • Try this frozen. Simply add about one cup of ice and blend this drink for an elevated surprise of chill and texture!
    • Can't locate Liquor 43? A Spanish Liqueur with notes of vanilla, simply replace with any vanilla flavored liqueur.
    Thanksgiving Margarita
    Thanksgiving Margarita Zoomed

    I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS THANKSGIVING MARGARITA RECIPE!

    Love this recipe? Please leave a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating below in the comment section.If you try this recipe, I'd love to see it too! Share it with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.

    Thanksgiving Margarita

    Fall Thanksgiving Recipe

    Carita
    This fall Thanksgiving Margarita is cozy, spicy and sweet. A traditional margarita recipe is enhanced with orange and vanilla liqueurs, shaken with cinnamon and allspice. Serve this eccentric cocktail at your next holiday gathering!
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    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people

    Equipment

    • 1 Cocktail Shaker

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz Tequila Cinnamon Sugar Rim Sliced Apple Rosemary
    • ½ tablespoon Lime Juice
    • 1 tablespoon Orange Liqueur
    • 1 tablespoon Liquor 43
    • 1 dash Cinnamon
    • 1 dash Allspice

    Garnish

    • 1 small Apple thinly sliced
    • 1 small Orange sliced
    • 2 sprigs Rosemary

    Instructions
     

    Dress The Rim of The Cocktail

    • First, pour cinnamon and sugar onto a small plate and stir until well combined.
    • On another small plate, add about 2-3 tablespoons of water or a sticky substance like honey.
    • Next, take the the rim of the glass and dip it into the water or sticky substance.
    • Now, cover the rim of the glass with the cinnamon and sugar mixture and set aside.

    Prepare the Margarita

    • Using the cocktail shaker, pour in the tequila, Orange Liqueur, Liquor 43, lime juice, cinnamon, allspice and top with ice.
    • Shake vigorously for thirty seconds until ingredients are well combined.
    • In the dressed cocktail glasses, add about a half a cup of ice.
    • Pour shaken margarita mix over the ice and garnish with apple slices, oranges and rosemary.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!
    Keyword Cocktail, cocktails, Margarita, Thanksgiving Cocktail, Thanksgiving Margarita

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