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This pitcher-sized Thanksgiving Margarita is the perfect cocktail to enjoy with family and friends.

Smooth, fizzy, and filled with festive flavors, this Thanksgiving Margarita will bring your gatherings to the next level!

Thanksgiving Margarita mixture served in three glasses rimmed with cinnamon sugar and garnished with sliced apple, cinnamon stick, and a sprig of rosemary.

What is a Thanksgiving Margarita?

A Thanksgiving Margarita includes the same base ingredients as a classic Margarita but with fall-inspired flavors such as cinnamon, apple cider, and maple syrup. Topped off with a pop of fizz, it's the ultimate fall margarita for your next gathering.

Whenever I'm hosting a group of people, I like to mix up a large batch of cocktails that keep the refills coming -my Fall Sangria Margarita Pitcher recipe is another go-to. You'll love this Thanksgiving Margarita because it's easy to make ahead and serve! Watching your calories? Make my Skinny Thanksgiving Margarita instead!

Ingredients

Get ready to savor every flavorful sip with this Thanksgiving Margarita! You'll find the amounts to the recipe below, but before you make substitutions, here is why each ingredient is used:

Tequila: use your favorite brand of Blanco or Silver.
Apple cider: or apple juice. If you're using juice, you'll want to reduce the amount of maple syrup by half so it's not overly sweet!
Cointreau or Triple Sec: these orange-flavored liquors will sweeten and balance this cocktail.
Club Soda: or sparkling water for a lovely pop of fizz.
Maple syrup: or simple syrup, this is recommended since apple cider is less sweet.
Garnishes: cinnamon sugar (optional) for rimming, cinnamon sticks, apple slices, and rosemary sprigs.

How to Make a Thanksgiving Margarita Pitcher

Grab your pitcher, and let's get mixing! Here is how to make the best Thanksgiving Margaritas and some additional tips to ensure the best sip:

Prep the glasses
Sugar or cinnamon sugar, make sure each glass is prepped first by coating the rim so your guests can enjoy their drinks when the party starts!
Fill the Pitcher
The best part about large batch recipes is that everything gets combined inside the pitcher, making sure to save the fizzy topping for later. Refrigerate with ice until ready to serve.
Serve and Garnish
Pour the mixture halfway, leaving room for a bubbly finish. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks for a festive finishing touch. Enjoy!

Can I Make a Single Thanksgiving Margarita?

Absolutely! To make a single Thanksgiving margarita, combine ½ ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of Cointreau or Triple Sec, 1 ½ ounces of apple cider, and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup. Mix these ingredients in a shaker, pour the mixture over ice, and top the glass with a little club soda or sparkling water with optional garnish.

How to Make a Cinnamon Sugar Rim

If sugared rims are your jam, use store-bought cinnamon sugar or make your own at home by combining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon on a small dish, mix, and coat the rim evenly for a touch of sweetness in every sip!

More Thanksgiving Cocktails

If you love festive Thanksgiving cocktails, check out my other holiday favorites, like my Apple Cider Margarita or this Apple Pie Margarita. For all my pitcher margarita recipes, click here!

Thanksgiving Margarita (Pitcher Sized)

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 5

Chill Time: 1

This pitcher-sized Thanksgiving Margarita is the perfect cocktail to enjoy with family and friends.

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Ingredients

1 cup of tequila
¼ cup Cointreau or triple sec
8 oz apple cider
1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup, or simple syrup
Club soda or sparkling water
Cinnamon sugar, for rimming
Apple slices, for garnish
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Rosemary, for garnish and optional

Instructions

Prep:

Prep the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim. Dip in cinnamon sugar and set aside.

Fill the pitcher:

Pour the tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, apple cider, and maple syrup into a pitcher. Add a handful of ice cubes, stir with a spoon, and refrigerate for one hour.

Serve & Garnish:

Fill each prepared glass with a few ice cubes, and the margarita mixture, and top with 1 to 2 ounces of club soda or sparkling water.
Garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary if using.

Notes

Make this a single cocktail with 1 ½ ounces tequila, 1 ounce Cointreau or triple sec, 2 ounces apple cider or apple juice, and 1 teaspoon maple syrup. Mix them in a shaker, pour with the ice, and top the glass with a little club soda or sparkling water to top the glass.