Author: Naren Young
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Year Created: 2020
The Thanksgiving Margarita puts an autumnal spin on the classic lime Margarita template. Tequila, citrus, and agave syrup form the base, while a spoonful of spiced pumpkin butter adds seasonal warmth, and a rim of ground ginger provides a festive, aromatic touch—making it a crowdpleaser for cozy fall gatherings.
Base Spirit: Tequila
Method: Shaken
Serving Size: 1
Mix ground ginger and salt onto a plate, rub outer rim of a lowball glass with lime slice, and roll rim of glass in mixture until coated.
Add tequila, pumpkin purée, lime juice, agave syrup, allspice liqueur, and amaretto liqueur to a shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Add fresh cracked ice to ginger and salt-rimmed glass.
Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into ginger and salt-rimmed glass.
Garnish with roasted pumpkin slice.