Description
Spicy and sweet merge in this Pumpkin Aperol Margarita, blending autumn’s warmth with zesty cocktail flair. Crisp Aperol and smooth pumpkin create a sophisticated sip that welcomes fall’s festive spirit in one delightful glass.
Ingredients
Scale
Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) Tequila (blanco or reposado)
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) Aperol
Juices and Purees:
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) Pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
Sweeteners and Garnishes:
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) Simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoons (1.25 milliliters) Pumpkin pie spice (optional for garnish)
- Ice cubes
- Salt or sugar (for rimming the glass)
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
- Artfully coat the rim of a margarita glass with lime juice, then delicately dunk into a shallow plate of salt or sugar for a decorative and flavor-enhancing border.
- Fill a robust cocktail shaker with a measured blend of tequila, Aperol, tangy lime juice, velvety pumpkin puree, and silky simple syrup.
- Introduce a generous handful of crisp ice cubes into the shaker, then vigorously agitate the mixture for approximately 15 seconds to ensure thorough chilling and harmonious integration of flavors.
- Expertly strain the liquid treasure into the prepared glass, allowing fresh ice cubes to create a cool foundation for the vibrant cocktail.
- Elevate the sensory experience by gently dusting the surface with a whisper of pumpkin pie spice, creating an aromatic and visually appealing finish.
- Crown the creation with a zesty lime wedge perched elegantly on the glass rim, signaling the cocktail is primed for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the rim by mixing salt and sugar for a unique sweet-savory edge that complements the cocktail’s complex flavors.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for a brighter, more vibrant taste compared to bottled alternatives.
- Adjust the pumpkin puree quantity to control the drink’s thickness and intensity of seasonal flavor.
- Select a high-quality blanco tequila to ensure a smooth, clean base that allows other ingredients to shine through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg