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Cocktail History
The Pumpkin Spice Margarita is a Novel Nightcaps original cocktail that was created as an autumn variation of the classic lime-flavored Margarita. The recipe calls for tequila, triple sec, and citrus similar to the original, but my version swaps out the regular simple syrup with my homemade pumpkin spice syrup and uses lemon instead of lime for better balance.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Tequila Reposado: This is a type of tequila made in Mexico with blue agave, sugar, and alcohol that is aged from two to twelve months. I used Arette Tequila Reposado.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup: This is a sweetener made with pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, white sugar, and water. I made mine using this sous vide recipe.
Triple Sec: This is a liqueur made with bitter oranges, lemons, sugar, and alcohol. I used Cointreau.
Lemon Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lemon. I used freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Cinnamon Stick: This is a dried spice that has been rolled into a stick. I used Simply Organic Cinnamon Sticks.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Vibrant, warm orange color
• Aroma: Rich and cozy pumpkin, baking spices, and citrus
• Taste: Harmonious blend of sweet pumpkin, spicy tequila, and tangy lemon
• Finish: Smooth texture with lingering baking spice notes
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “My first shot at making a Pumpkin Spice Margarita was a miss, but only because the lime just didn’t work. I ended up trying a second version a few weeks later with lemon instead, and that one was much more balanced. I still think I prefer recipes that pair pumpkin spice with other spirits such as brandy or whiskey over this one, but I have to admit it was much better than I expected. I would definitely make a batch on a girls’ night.”
Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Margarita
The Pumpkin Spice Margarita is a Novel Nightcaps original cocktail that was created as an autumn variation of the classic lime-flavored Margarita. The recipe calls for tequila, triple sec, and citrus similar to the original, but my version swaps out the regular simple syrup with my homemade pumpkin spice syrup and uses lemon instead of lime for better balance.
Ingredients
Method
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Add tequila, pumpkin spice syrup, triple sec, lemon juice, and cubed ice to a shaker.
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Shake for 10-20 seconds.
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Strain into a margarita glass.
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Garnish with cinnamon stick.
