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Whimsical, sweet, and spicy Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita. Sweet spiced pumpkin butter, apple cider, tequila, and orange liquor are all mixed together to create an autumn-inspired spicy, sweet pumpkin margarita. Rim your glasses in spicy cinnamon sugar, and top each drink off with ginger beer, to create a magical fall cocktail that everyone will love! This whimsical haunted cocktail is both spicy and warming. Perfect for cozy autumn nights and every holiday from Halloween, to Friendsgiving, to Thanksgiving. And then every other day in between.
Happy Saturday! I’m having so much fun with this year’s “spooky” cocktails. For each new drink, I’ve had a new inspiration behind the cocktail. This week’s cocktail is inspired by the magical Harry Potter series.
It’s Spooky, but whimsical at the same time – haunted, spicy, sweet, and simple.
I had plans to share another Halloween cocktail today, but this margarita just excited me way too much. It was one of those last-minute, eleventh-hour decisions that can often play out beautifully. And I couldn’t be happier I switched gears.
The details
This one is quick, which we love.
Grab fresh apple cider, tequila, orange liquor, spiced pumpkin butter, and cinnamon sugar. Shake it all up to evenly mix in that pumpkin butter.
Pour the drink into your favorite cocktail glass and top off with ginger beer. The ginger beer is the real secret to this. To me, it’s what really makes this margarita feel a little more magical than all the rest.
If you want to make a mocktail? I’ve included those steps as well! Just use extra apple cider and a splash of fresh orange juice. Just as delish.
Other than that, this is a fun, simple tequila margarita made with the addition of pumpkin butter, cider, and fizzy ginger beer.
I’d recommend testing this out this weekend, then making a double batch for Halloween. And then go for it again on Thanksgiving, you won’t be disappointed!
Keeping this very short today in true Cocktail Saturday form. See you all tomorrow for another round of Sunday favorites!
Looking for other haunted Halloween drinks? Here are a few ideas:
Smoky Sanderson Sisters’ Smash
“I put a Spell on You” Poison Apple Martini
Jack Skellington’s Haunted White Russian
Lastly, if you make this Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita
Servings: 1 drink
Calories Per Serving: 296 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin butter
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1/2 ounce orange liquor
- ginger beer, for topping
Cinni Sugar Rim
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- pomegranate juice, for the rim
Instructions
- 1. On a small plate, mix the coarse sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne. Dip the rim of the glass into a thin layer of pomegranate juice. Then dip the glass into the sugar mix.2. Fill the glass with ice.3. Combine the pumpkin butter, apple cider, tequila, and orange liquor in a cocktail shaker. Shake to combine, then fill with ice and shake 1 minute. Pour into your prepared glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and a sprinkle of the cinni sugar mix.
Notes
To Make a Mocktail: omit the tequila and orange liquor. Use 2 additional tablespoons of apple cider or sparkling apple cider and mix with 1 tablespoon of orange juice.
Hello! I’m excited to try this for Thanksgiving! Unfortunately pumpkin butter is a bit hard to find now 🙁 any chance pumpkin spread would work here??
Hi Chris,
I think that would also work well for you! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
Trying this for a late friends giving this weekend ! Any recommendations on the orange liquor ?
Hi Karlee,
Triple sec is a great option for this recipe! Please let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xx
Absolutely delicious! I switched it up a tad using bourbon instead (no tequila or orange liqueur). Hello yum on a beautiful fall evening! Thanks for all your amazing recipes!!
Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! Have an awesome weekend! xT
Hey! Do you have this recipe in large batches?
Where are the pumpkin glasses from?! So fun!
I was wondering the same. They’re beautiful!
Found them!
https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/pumpkin-cups/
They are from Anthropologie! I bought the same ones last year, not sure if they are selling again this year.
You won’t be able to get them from Williams Sonoma anymore. But I found these dupes on Amazon. 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0933LHRBQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A19RD7MH5ER0RK&psc=1
Thank you! They’re perfect!!
Where can I find the glassware that is pictured with this recipe? Thanks!
The site she purchased them from (Williams Sonoma) is no longer selling them. However, I was searching myself for them, and found these dupes on Amazon. Yay! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0933LHRBQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A19RD7MH5ER0RK&psc=1
So delicious! I was uncertain with the pumpkin butter but I use my mini electric whisk and it’s perfect. My new autumn cocktail!
Hi there! Thank you so so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Have an amazing weekend 🙂 xT
This drink was delicious. It was a hit on Thanksgiving Day. We need to transform this into Christmas drink.
I hope you post a similar drink for the Christmas holiday.
Hey Gin,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xT
I csnt wait to try this! Where did you find those adorable pumpkin glasses?!