Thanksgiving Margarita
(Recipe Below)
Thanksgiving Margarita – A Pumpkin Spice Tequila Cocktail
Who says margaritas are just for summer? This Thanksgiving Margarita brings together reposado tequila, pumpkin purée, Licor 43, amaretto, lime juice, and pie spice syrup for a festive twist on the classic margarita. The pumpkin creates a silky, creamy texture, while warm baking spices complement the tequila's distinctive character. A ginger and sea salt rim adds a savory contrast, and a fresh sage garnish provides an aromatic finishing touch. This pumpkin margarita strikes a delicious balance between sweet, tart, savory, and spiced, making it an excellent cocktail to pair with Thanksgiving dinner.
Thanksgiving Margarita
1.5 oz Reposado Tequila
.25 oz Liquor 43
.25 oz Amaretto
1 oz Pumpkin Puree
.75 oz Lime Juice
.5 oz Pie Spice Syrup
Ground Ginger
Sea Salt
Sage Leaf
Combine 2 barspoons Ground Ginger with 1 barspoon of Fine Sea Salt (Sugar can be used as well). Rim a coupe glass using a lime and the ginger salt mix. Chill in the freezer.
In a shaker tin, combine 1.5 oz Tequila, .25 oz Liqour 43, .25 oz Amaretto, 1 oz Pumpkin Puree, .75 oz Lime Juice and .5 oz Pie Spice Syrup. Add ice, cover and shake until chilled. Double strain into the prepared coupe. Garnish with fresh sage.
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Teremana Reposado Tequila
Country: Mexico
ABV: 80 proof/40%
Brand: Siete Bucks Spirits
Spirits Type: Tequila NOM 1613
Taste: Vanilla, Agave, Oak
Price Category: $
Made from Jalisco region Blue Weber Highlands Agave. This small batch tequila is aged in American whiskey barrels producing oak and vanilla notes in this citrusy, smooth tequila with a slight char.
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Liquor 43
Country: Spain
ABV: 62 proof/31%
Brand: Diego Zamora Group
Spirits Type: Liquers/Cordials/Schapps
Taste: Bitter and Citrus, Vanilla and Spices
Price Category: $
Licor 43 is a bright golden Spanish liqueur made from a secret blend of 43 natural ingredients, including Mediterranean citrus, botanicals, and vanilla. Its sweet, versatile flavor profile makes it highly popular for sipping neat or as a cocktail mixer.
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Amaretto Liqueur
40 proof/ 20% ABV
Country: United States
ABV: 40 proof/20%
Brand: DeKuyper
Spirits Style: Liqueurs/Cordials/Schnapps
Taste: Nuts, Vanilla slight citrus
Price Category: $
A sweet almond liqueur originating in Italy distilled from stone fruit kernels and pits. Amaretto has a syrupy sweet flavor with a light toasted nut notes.
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Lime Juice
6% - 8.5% Acidity
Lime juice is generally the most acidic of the citrus fruit juices used cocktails. The high acidity can help balance flavors and smooth bitterness as well as astringent flavors of high-spirited or unfiltered alcohol. Limes that have had more time to ripen will render a more concentrated and sweeter flavor with floral notes adding complexity to a cocktail. It is advisable to taste your fresh-pressed juice and adjust added sweeteners accordingly.
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Pie Spice Syrup
Pie spice syrup (like pumpkin or apple pie syrup) adds rich, warm baking spices and sweetness to cocktails. It pairs beautifully with aged spirits like bourbon, rum, and brandy.
To Make Pie Spice Syrup:
2 Whole Cinnamon Sticks
1 Inch Ginger roughly chopped or sliced
1.5 tsp Allspice Berries
1 tsp Whole Cloves
.5 tsp Black Peppercorns
2/3 Cup (170 g) Demerara Sugar
1 Cup (250 g) Water
Combine all of the spices in a saucepan over medium heat and toast the spices until fragrant. Slowly add water and allow to come to a boil. Cover and allow to steep on low heat for 15 minutes. Strain into a heat-proof measuring cup, noting the amount of water, and add an equal part of demerara sugar (around 170g). Return the saucepan to medium-low heat and stir in the sugar until it dissolves and reaches a very low boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to a syrup bottle. Store in the refrigerator for extended storage.
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Pumpkin Puree
Pure pumpkin is lightly sweet and vegetal. It can bring a thickness and silky texture to a cocktail as well as help carry flavor to the back of the palate.
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Ground Ginger
Warm and earthy. Unlike fresh ginger, dried ginger that has been ground had a deep steady warmth that builds and lingers longer. Undertones of citrus and wood great for a rounder, warmer and mellow ginger flavor.
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Salt
Salt is a great flavor booster. It can balance sweetness and bitterness, smoothing out a cocktail. It can also enhance citrus flavor and acidity without the need for more acid. It is most commonly used in rimming cocktail glasses, but a sprinkle in the cocktail shaker can really impact a cocktail. Make it into a saline solution to enhance stirred cocktails.
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Sage
Adds deep, earthy, and savory aromas and flavors to a cocktail balancing bright citrus flavors and deeply flavored spirits.
Thanksgiving Cocktails: Three Festive Fall Drinks Featuring Maple Bourbon, Pumpkin Spice, and Apple Pear Flavors
Raise a glass to good food, great company, and a little holiday movie magic as Boozy Movies celebrates Thanksgiving with three original fall cocktails featuring seasonal flavors, creative twists on classic drinks, and plenty of inspiration for your next festive gathering. First up is Autumn Rickey, a light and refreshing bourbon highball combining fresh lime, homemade maple cream syrup, and sparkling club soda, delivering a delicious balance of sweet maple, warm vanilla, and bright citrus that's perfect for sipping throughout Thanksgiving dinner. Next, Thanksgiving Margarita gives the classic tequila cocktail an autumn makeover with reposado tequila, pumpkin purée, Licor 43, amaretto, lime, and pie spice syrup, finished with a savory ginger-salt rim and fresh sage for a creamy, aromatic combination of pumpkin spice and holiday warmth. Rounding out the trio is Apple and Pear Cobbler, a crisp and fruity blend of pear vodka, apple brandy, fresh lemon, and apple butter inspired by Brian's family, while our Thanksgiving movie discussion serves up seasonal favorites including Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Home for the Holidays, Son in Law, and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, along with a few unexpected holiday picks. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, planning a Friendsgiving cocktail party, searching for easy fall drink recipes, or choosing the perfect Thanksgiving movies to enjoy with family and friends, discover three festive cocktails that bring together the comforting flavors of autumn and the joy of holiday traditions—because the only thing better than a Thanksgiving feast is having the perfect cocktail and movie to go with it!
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