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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.
Made both the cocktail & mocktail yesterday and both were fantastic. My husband wasn’t too sure about the pumpkin butter and didn’t want to try initially. After the rave reviews, he caved and loved it! Making them again tonight for a quiet night watching college football.
Hi Kim,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for giving it a try! Have a great weekend:)
So so festive and yummy. Made a practice batch last week and breaking these out for our family Thanksgiving. Also doing your herb butter turkey and Brussels sprouts! My adult daughter loves all your recipes! 🍁🍂
Hey Marni,
Thank you so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! xx
This is my new fav! My husband shook his head “no” when he saw me add pumpkin butter, Lol, but he loved it and I’ve made these a couple times now. Thanks T!
Hey Lori,
Amazing!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it! Have the best weekend!❄️
What can you substitute for ginger beer? I have guests that do not drink carbonated beverages for medical reasons, would it be ok to just omit the beer and add a splash of water?
Hey Denisse,
I would probably just skip the ginger beer, no big deal:) I hope you love this recipe! xT
These are SO good! If I wanted to make a big batch recipe, would it work to mix up in a blender or how would you recommend doing that?
Hey Piper,
Awesome!! 🍂 I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for trying it out! I would just fill in a large pitcher! xx
Tequila did not work in this recipe for me… guess I’m a purist with my margaritas 🙂 The second time I made the cocktail I used rum and it was delicious!
Hi there,
So sorry to hear this! Thanks for giving the recipe a try! xx
Hi Tieghan! You may have mentioned it already but do you have a batch recipe for this? I’m looking to serve about 15 people and would love to put it in a cute pitcher! Thank you!
Hey Alexandria,
You can just adjust the serving size above the list of ingredients and the measurements will adjust for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xT
I’m so excited to make this…. pumpkin butter made and ready to go – but forgot to buy orange liquor. Is there a substitution?
Hey Ronda,
You could use triple sec! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! Cheers!! xx
So yummy! Lots of pumpkin butter left over so I’m making a pitcher for book club tonight!
Hi Kristin,
Fantastic!! 🍁🍂 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! xT
Hi Tieghan! What tequila would you use? Gold or silver?
Hey Cassie,
For this recipe, I like to use silver. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers!! xx
So yummy!!! Thank you for all the new cocktail recipes!!
Hi Cenia,
Happy Wednesday!!🎃 I truly appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed:)
So good!! I found it even easier to blend the pumpkin butter with a milk frother right in the glass.
Hey Miranda,
Happy Wednesday!!👻 I truly appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed:)
Very good cocktail. Loved the little bit of cayenne on the rim to balance out the sweetness. I originally forgot to top with the ginger beer and it was a bit sweet, but was great after ginger beer was added for that sweet and spicy balance. I also made Tieghans pumpkin butter recipe for this cocktail, pretty easy and tasty. Will use the rest of the pumpkin butter for one of the pumpkin bread recipes on this site later this week!
Hey Courtney,
Happy Monday!! I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try!🍁 xxT
These sound amazing!!!! Where are those cups from??
Hi Merrill,
Thanks so much!! Here is the link for the glasses:
https://rstyle.me/n/darjtjb9wzf
Please let me know if you have any others questions! xx
Adore this! I think this might be my signature drink for our Halloween Party! Where can I find those glasses???
Williams Sonoma has these pumpkin glasses. Not sure if you can find them elsewhere.
Thanks for sharing Melissa!!
Thanks so much Elaine!! Here is the link for the glasses:
https://rstyle.me/n/darjtjb9wzf
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT