Habanero Pumpkin Spiced Margarita - Cocktail Recipe
A spicy margarita recipe made with the flavors of fall, including pumpkin, brown sugar, spices, and, of course, tequila.
Servings: 4
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cup water
- 1-1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 habanero sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1/2 ounce orange liquor
- 1/2 lime
Instructions
Directions for habanero-pumpkin simple syrup:
- Add water to a sauce pan on medium-high heat.
- Add brown sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
- Turn heat to low and stir in pumpkin puree.
- Add habanero slices, cinnamon sticks and seasonings.
- Cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Strain liquid. Makes about 1 cup.
Directions for margarita:
- Add ice to a shaker.
- Add 3 ounces habanero-pumpkin syrup, tequila and orange liquor.
- Squeeze juice from half a lime and shake vigorously.
- Sprinkle salt, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon on a small plate.
- Wet the edge of the glass and rim the glass with the mixture.
- Pour in the margarita and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1775IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 0.7mg