Naughty Autumn Cocktail
Thanksgiving Margarita
Naughty Autumn….it rolls off the tongue and sounds like a calling we all should explore! This particular brand of Autumn naughtiness comes courtesy of our mischievous friend, Tequila, and her feisty French ally, Cointreau. Together with the unbeatable Fall flavors of apple and pear, this cocktail embodies all of the best tastes of the season…and keeps the Autumn chill at bay with a warm and welcome buzz.
Let’s get Fall rolling right! Invite your friends over to enjoy a batch of these easy Thanksgiving Margaritas, and some warm Cuss Kitchen® appetizers. Decompress and have a few laughs while you take a break from seasonal pumpkin overload, and the hectic end-of-year pace. Say a collective NO to premature holiday commercials and the pressures of perfecting the season.ย And just like that, you’re taking the edge off — Naughty Autumn style!
Ingredients
- Unsweetened Apple Cider
- Unsweetened Pear Juice
- Tequila
- Cointreau
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Simple syrup
- Cinnamon sticks
- Apple wedges or Orange slices
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Thanksgiving Margarita
Naughty Autumn Cocktail (aka Thanksgiving Margarita)
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Materials
- 4 Ounces Unsweetened Apple Cider
- 4 Ounces Unsweetened Pear Juice
- 3 Ounces Manik Tequila Silver or Gold
- 2 Ounces Cointreau
- ยฝ Cup Brown Sugar To Rim The Glass
- Ground Cinnamon To Rim The Glass
- Simple Syrup To Rim The Glass
- Cinnamon Sticks and Apple Wedges or Orange Slices For Garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Pour simple syrup onto a small plate. Pour brown sugar onto a second small plate & sprinkle with cinnamon. Dip the rim of 2 glasses into simple syrup and then into the brown sugar mixture, until the rims are uniformly coated.
- Fill the 2 glasses each ยพ full with ice. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add apple cider, pear juice, tequila, and Cointreau to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until well combined, and pour evenly into the 2 glasses.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an apple wedge &/or an orange wedge
Nutrition
The โMost Loved Cocktail in the US?
Speaking of Margaritasโฆ Did you know that according to Nielsen, Margaritas have been, and still are, the most loved cocktailโ in the US.?ย The most popular cocktail since the time Nielsen started polling in 2016.
Since then, we have seen Margarita blends have had ups and downs- but recently Margarita lovers have been combining higher quality, fresher ingredients, and better Tequilas and Mezcals for premium tasting Margaritas.
Salt or no salt on the rim,ย Chill and enjoy!
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Margarita FAQ’s
Why would I want to try a Thanksgiving Margarita?
The Thanksgiving Margarita features flavors of the season -apple, pear, and cinnamon complemented by Tequila and balanced by Orange liquor.ย The Naughty Autumn cocktail is a fun and interesting taste to enjoy.
What is a ‘Classic Margarita’?
The ‘Classic’ Margarita is a combination of tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur.ย The recipe specifically calls for one-and-a-half ounces of tequila blanco, three-quarters ounce of fresh lime juice and one ounce of orange liqueur.ย As the most loved cocktail in the US- we enjoy the classic and many interesting variations.
Does the quality of Tequila in a Margarita matter?
Yes, a more discerning palate will be able to taste a superior Margarita with a quality Tequila.ย A quality tequila is made from 100% blue agave.ย Margarita lovers have been combining higher quality, fresher ingredients, and better Tequilas and Mezcals for premium tasting cocktails.
Will Margaritas keep in the refrigerator?
Yes, Margaritas will stay fresh for up to three days in the refrigerator. They should be stored without ice so the cocktail mixture is not watered down. For a pitcher of frozen margaritas, blend them and leave them in the freezer.
What was the inspiration for the frozen Margarita?
The frozen Margarita was invented in 1971 by Mariano Martinez, a Dallas restaurateur who was inspired by 7-Elevenโs Slurpee.
Mix It Up:
You can use your favorite Tequila in the Naughty Autumn Cocktail, but we love Manik Tequila
If you prefer a cognac-based orange liqueur, try swapping out the Cointreau (which is brandy-based,) with Gran Marnier.
Perfect Pairing with the Naughty Autumn Cocktail
The Thanksgiving Margarita
Try our Mutha-Cluckin Gobbler, Rubbed and Smoked Fowl .ย Sometimes you just need Big Meat.ย this turkey recipe gets a good RUB. (Everything starts with a good rub, am I right?) Starting with a warm smokey rub full of chili powder, cumin, rosemary, and thyme.
The perfect dessert would be our Smoked Bread Puddingย ย In this Bourbon Bread pudding recipe, there are two kinds of chocolate, pecans, challah bread, and BOURBON!!!! With ingredients like these how can you not scream with pleasure! And you will notice there are NO raisins.ย Apparently thatโs a thing
19 Responses
This is such a great Marg- new fave.
This Margarita is way too good to wait until November!
Really interesting and delicious ๐
STFU! Love this drink. we decided to serve at our next party
This cocktail is perfect for fall! I love Cointreau and can’t wait to try your recipe!
This is super delicious!! Wow, what a new favorite for fall!
Now part of our family tradition! Thank you!
I can think of a lot of other reasons to make this than Thanksgiving! LOve the Fall flovors.
I can’t think of a nicer way to welcome in Autumn than this delicious cocktail! Cointreau is one of my favourites and I love the cinnamon sugar rim. Cheers to this wonderful drink ๐
Yum! Such an awesome margarita recipe! Perfect for Fall! Thanks!
This is indeed the perfect Thanksgiving drink! Can’t wait to serve this for my family.
Tastes like Fall! I love this recipe- love this site
Fabulous- perfect for my Naughty friends! Will serve again!
my husband is a margarita fan. I am sure he will test it out before multiple times.
I love the addition of pear in this marg. It is a great fall cocktail to enjoy by the fire pit.
So cozy and delicious flavors!
Perfect for fall! This cocktail was lovely and the apple cider was so tasty!
This tastes like Fall fruit,. Crisp-not too sweet.. I recommend this recipe
I enjoyed- and will be making this Naughty marg for Thanksgiving