The Only Pumpkin Spice Cocktail Recipe You Need This Fall

Pumpkin spice season is here, and while the lattes and loaves have had their turn, it’s time for the flavor of fall to show up in your cocktail glass. The Pumpkin Inferno Margarita is here to do exactly that, blending tequila, pumpkin spice and a flicker of habanero heat into one devilishly inviting pour.

This isn’t your typical sweet pumpkin drink. Instead of tasting like dessert, it walks a deliciously fine line between cozy and bold. The reposado tequila brings notes of agave, caramel and oak, the pumpkin spice syrup adds that smooth, deep flavor that just screams fall, and the habanero bitters sneak in just enough heat to make things interesting. Every sip starts warm and ends with a subtle burn — the kind that keeps you coming back for another.

The secret lies in the syrup. Made from real pumpkin purée, brown sugar and classic baking spices, it captures the best of fall without being cloying. A quick simmer on the stove turns it into a rich, velvety base that mixes beautifully with spirits or coffee. It’s simple enough to whip up on a weeknight and versatile enough to elevate various autumn cocktails.

Once you’ve got the syrup, the cocktail practically makes itself. Shake everything over ice, strain into a rocks glass and finish with a cinnamon stick or a light dusting of spice on top.

If you’re the kind of person who waits all year for pumpkin spice season, this is your moment. The Pumpkin Inferno Margarita delivers all the cozy comfort you crave, with just enough heat to keep it from feeling predictable. It’s festive without being fussy, familiar but still fresh — exactly what fall cocktails should be.

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