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Why is it that so many co*cktails are geared toward the summer? Maybe because it’s the time of relaxation and vacation. Here at Aspiring Winos, though, we’re all about versatility. That’s why we’re sharing this fall & Thanksgiving margaritarecipe with flavors and colors perfect for when the autumnal vibes are setting the scenery on fire. For a fun twist, use colored salt or sugar on the rim. If you don’t want to make those on your own, plenty of craft and cooking shops have them!
Related: Check out these margarita makers for making the perfect chilled drinks this year!
Fun Facts about Margaritas
Almost everyone loves a good Margarita, and who doesn’t like learning fun facts, too? Here are some things you may not know about Margaritas!
- Did you know that “margarita” means “daisy” in Spanish? That’s just one interesting tidbit to share while enjoying your beverage.
- The salt is an important ingredient. It reduces the bitterness while bringing out the desired sweet and sour notes in the drink! Cheers!
- The first frozen margarita machine was invented in 1971.
- Las Vegas made the world’s largest margarita.
- The world’s most expensive margarita cost $1200 bucks! Wow! Let’s stick to this recipe shall we?
- Americans consume 185,000 margaritas on average per hour! So get sipping.
Where to Buy Pear Juice
When this post first went up, I didn’t know that sourcing pear juice would be such a challenge for folks! It really is a unique flavor that is hard to replicate with other juices.
My first recommendation is to check three aisles that you may not frequent at your grocery store: the international foods section, the organic section and the baby food section.
Amazon is also an option, here are some choices you can purchase online:
If you really,really,cannot source pear juice, you could completely switch up this Fall Margarita and use a high quality ginger ale. Pick one that comes in a fancy glass bottle, with depth of flavor. It will taste completely different, but still be a nice fall co*cktail.
What You Need
- 2 oz 100% Apple Cider
- 2 oz Pear Juice
- 1½ oz Tequila Gold
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
- Margarita salt for the glass rim
- Simple Syrup
- Ice
- Cinnamon sticks for decoration
How to Make aFall & Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe
First, dip the rim of your glass in simple syrup and place upside down on Margarita salt. Then, set the glass aside.
Next, fill 3/4 of your glass with ice.
Pour liquid ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
Pour into your prepared glass. Add a cinnamon stick for garnish.
How to Make a Pitcher of Fall Margaritas
So you want to serve these up for a crowd, you say? I can get behind that! Here’s a scaled up version to make it easy:
- 10 oz Apple Cider
- 10 oz Pear Juice
- 7.5 oz Tequila Gold
- 5 oz Grand Marnier
More Cool-Weather co*cktails
- Caramel Apple Butterscotch co*cktail
- Washington Apple co*cktail
- Apple Cider Maple Fizz
Don’t have time to make this delicious margarita now? Pin it to Pinterest so you can find it later!
Thanksgiving Margarita - Single Serve
Yield: 1 co*cktail
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 oz 100% Apple Cider
- 2 oz Pear Juice
- 1½ oz Tequila Gold
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
- Margarita salt for the glass rim
- Simple Syrup
- Ice
- Cinnamon sticks for decoration
Instructions
- First, dip the rim of your glass in simple syrup and place upside down on Margarita salt. Then, set the glass aside.
- Next, fill 3/4 of your glass with ice.
- Pour liquid ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
- Pour into your prepared glass. Add a cinnamon stick and a slice of apple for garnish.
Thanksgiving & Fall Margarita - Pitcher
Yield: 32 oz
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 oz Apple Cider
- 10 oz Pear Juice
- 7.5 oz Tequila Gold
- 5 oz Grand Marnier
Instructions
- First, dip the rims of your glasses in simple syrup and place upside down on Margarita salt. Then, set the glasses aside.
- Put 2 cups of ice into a large pitcher (40oz).
- Pour all liquid ingredients into the pitcher and stir vigorously for about 30 seconds.
- Fill your glasses 3/4 of the way each with ice.
- Pour co*cktail over ice into glasses.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices.
- Cheers!
