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Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita

This festive margarita combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with apple cider and ginger beer, perfect for fall gatherings and Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the rim
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for the rim
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for the rim
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to mix with the sugars
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper for added spice
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate juice for dipping the glass rim
For the margarita
  • 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin butter
  • 1/3 cup apple cider freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 2 ounces tequila consider flavored tequila for variation
  • 1/2 ounce orange liquor
  • to top ginger beer for topping the drink
  • ice ice for filling the glass

Method
 

Preparation
  1. On a small plate, mix the coarse sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  2. Dip the rim of the glass into a thin layer of pomegranate juice, then dip the glass into the sugar mix.
  3. Fill the glass with ice.
Mixing
  1. Combine the pumpkin butter, apple cider, tequila, and orange liquor in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake to combine, then fill with ice and shake for 1 minute.
Serving
  1. Pour the mixture into your prepared glass.
  2. Top with ginger beer and garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and a sprinkle of the cinnamon sugar mix.

Notes

Serve in a chilled glass with colorful garnishes. For fun, add Halloween-themed straws or decorations on the rim.