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Pumpkin Margarita

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The Thanksgiving countdown has begun!! Are you excited? I know I am. Thanksgiving after all is a day dedicate to stuffing your face with glorious food.  Countless hours chopping, dicing, basting, baking and prepping.  Now that’s what I call a good time!  This week in my attempt to bake the perfect pumpkin empanadas I was left with plenty of pumpkin puree.

That’s when it hit me. My Thanksgiving table needs a great margarita, a pumpkin margarita. Why should the empanadas, pies and muffins get all that great pumpkin flavor. Pumpkin Margaritas.

Cooking for the big day just got alot less hectic with this margarita by my side. Enjoy!

Pumpkin puree is very easy to make, but I know sometimes life is busy.  If your schedule permits, please try making your own puree or if your in a pinch feel free to use canned pumpkin puree.

Now let’s talk salt rim. I wanted festive, fun and color on my rim.  Pepitas!! Pull out that food processor and grind away, you won’t be disappointed. Quick tip, after you strain your puree don’t toss it.  Before serving taste your margarita to make sure you have the perfect pumpkin taste.  If you need a little more bang whisk in a spoon of the leftover puree.

Pumpkin Puree

  • 1 small whole pumpkin (4-6 pounds)
  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Cut pumpkin in half.
  • With a spoon scoop out all seeds and fibers.  (Save these to make pepitas)
  • Place pumpkin on baking sheet and roast until fork tender,
    30-45 minutes.
  • Remove pumpkin flesh from skin.
  • Place in a food processor and process until smooth.

Pepita Salt Rim

  • 1 ½ tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepitas
  • In a food processor pulse until coarse.
  • If mix is moist, add salt.

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  1. Scott Jones says

    November 26, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    This is so cool! Just posted it on my Jones Is Hungry Facebook page.

    Glad we were at the Communal Table together!

    Best regards, Scott (www.JonesIsHungry.com)

    Reply
  2. Alexandra says

    November 22, 2011 at 8:44 am

    Still not convinced you could get me to try this..promise I’ll love it??

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      November 22, 2011 at 10:01 am

      Hola Alexandra!! I promise you will love it!! Thanks for stopping by I love your monthly articles over a Tiki Tiki!! Abrazos amiga!!

      Reply
  3. moinette says

    November 18, 2011 at 11:23 am

    That pepita salt is so creative! Such a fun little drink, and I’m loving those mini pumpkins! Happy Thanksgiving!

    xx

    Reply
  4. Terra says

    November 17, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    I love the idea of pumpkin margarita, so beautiful! Using the the pepita around the salt rim is so creative, love it! So happy to cook with you at the Communal Table! I noticed my link has a cross through it, just curious why?:-) Take care, Terra
    Terra recently posted..Cranberry Pumpkin Stuffing {Gluten Free}My Profile

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  5. Monet says

    November 16, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    What a wonderful way to get into the Thanksgiving spirit! This looks so good. Thank you for always bringing me such delicious treats. I hope you are having a wonderful and relaxing evening. My stomach is full of Mexican food and I’m off to dream margarita dreams!
    Monet recently posted..Soft Knotted RollsMy Profile

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  6. 5 Star Foodie says

    November 16, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    That is the prettiest orange color! A wonderful seasonal drink!

    Reply
  7. Katie @Dishin and Dishes says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    LOVE the pepita salt idea! Fabulous recipe!
    Katie @Dishin and Dishes recently posted..Butternut Squash Bruschetta with Sage PestoMy Profile

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  8. marla says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Such a FUN cocktail idea 🙂
    Great to be in this Thanksgiving feast with you! Please update the link to my recipe, it was wrong:
    http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2011/11/16/brown-butter-coconut-mashed-sweet-potatoes-recipe/

    Reply
  9. Virtually Homemade says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    OK – what a great idea for the margarita obsessed like me. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Maria says

    November 16, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Such a festive drink!

    Reply
  11. Juliana says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    Wow, this pumpkin margarita is calling my name…like the idea of pepita salt…great to add for Thanksgiving dinner 🙂
    Hope you are having a great week Vianney and thanks for this yummie margarita!
    Juliana recently posted..PUMPKIN CUPCAKESMy Profile

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  12. FOODESSA says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    You certainly have become hands down the Queen of Margarita concoctions…pumpkin really?!?
    If you say it’s good…I believe you Bonnie ;o)

    Flavourful wishes and a great week ahead,
    Claudia
    FOODESSA recently posted..Feta Fig Squash stuffed PORK rollMy Profile

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  13. Magic of Spice says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:38 am

    You are brilliant! I must try this…and I am all for easing the holiday stress with a lovely margarita 🙂

    Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    November 14, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    How special! Love the pepita salt mix too.
    [email protected] recently posted..Rye Rolls with PoppyMy Profile

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  15. Justice Jonesie says

    November 14, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    The different ways that you make margarita’s never stops to amaze me!! Love it!!

    Reply
  16. Jenny @simmerandsteam says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    OMG this is so amazing and creative! and god knows i need some alcohol during the holidays when there is TOO much family around 🙂 thanks for sharing lady!
    Jenny @simmerandsteam recently posted..Carrot-Coconut SoupMy Profile

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  17. Yvette ~ Muy Bueno says

    November 14, 2011 at 9:11 am

    I have some frozen pumpkin puree in the freezer calling for tequila. Great idea! Salud!
    Yvette ~ Muy Bueno recently posted..Spicy Acorn Squash and Apple SoupMy Profile

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  18. Mercedes @BeChicMag says

    November 14, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Interesting! Never seen a pumpkin margarita. Is it thick?
    Mercedes @BeChicMag recently posted..What I Wore to UnivisionMy Profile

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    • Vianney says

      November 14, 2011 at 8:32 am

      Hey Mercedes! No not thick at all, the margarita consists of strain pumpkin puree, only the liquid.

      Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    November 14, 2011 at 7:14 am

    Mmmmmmmmmm. That… is brilliant!
    [email protected] recently posted..Peppermint Rice Krispies Snowballs ~ $100 Giveaway!My Profile

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  20. Leslie @ La Cocina de Leslie says

    November 14, 2011 at 7:03 am

    Ay Dios Mio! I love everything about this margarita: the color, the fact that it’s pumpkin AND the pepita salt! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Kitchen Belleicious says

    November 14, 2011 at 6:49 am

    oh the color is stunning and the idea of a cold pumpkin drink over a hot one is fantastic!

    Reply
  22. Joanne says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:57 am

    Yes, yes yes YES YES. On so many levels.

    Reply
  23. Stefanie says

    November 13, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    You create the most amazing margaritas!! What a wonderful idea to make it pumpkin 🙂 And great idea to save the strained juices to intensify the pumpkin in the drink!
    Stefanie recently posted..Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Cranberries and White ChocolateMy Profile

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  24. stephanie @cookinfanatic says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:25 am

    Oooo pumpkin plus tequila plus classic flavors of brown sugar & cinnamon?! I could get into that, so creative!
    stephanie @cookinfanatic recently posted..An Exciting Friday!My Profile

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  25. Lea Ann says

    November 13, 2011 at 6:48 am

    I l-o-v-e- love this idea of a pumpkin margarita! Thanks for passing along the recipe. Really nice photos!
    Lea Ann recently posted..Easy Dip for Roasted VegetablesMy Profile

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  26. Reiko says

    November 12, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    I love the idea and the beautiful color of this drink! So creative!

    Reply
  27. Paz says

    November 12, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    Your pumpkin margarita looks perfect! I also liked your pecan pie, which you guest blogged about. For whatever reason, my comment didn’t register on the other blog, but I wanted to let you know that I saw it and liked it. A lot. 🙂
    Paz recently posted..Novel Food #14: PappanozzaMy Profile

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    • Vianney says

      November 12, 2011 at 11:06 pm

      Thanks Paz!! Yes, I got the comment..your always so supportive, abrazos!!

      Reply
  28. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    November 12, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    I love this recipe – looks very creative and fun! Basically, I love anything and everything pumpkin anyways. Not hard to convince me 😉

    BTW, thanks for visiting my blog!
    Kiran @ KiranTarun.com recently posted..Upside-down Anjou pear spiced cakeMy Profile

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  29. Reem | Simply Reem says

    November 12, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Wow this really looks good…
    What an interesting Idea… Pumpkin Margarita….
    Love it…

    Reply
  30. Lia says

    November 12, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    UAU!!!
    That pumpkin margarita must be so delicious and unique!! I love the idea and all the ingredients in it and the pictures are looking, as always, so vibrant!
    Hope you have a lovely weekend,
    Lia.

    Reply
  31. Heather @girlichef says

    November 12, 2011 at 7:10 am

    Oh, this one’s so fun- I love it! LOOOOVE the Pepita salt. This is my favorite time of the year. I think a few of these during my cooking times will be just right. A definite try this year =)

    Reply
  32. yummychunklet says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Your photos and food styling are perfect! Fantastic post!
    yummychunklet recently posted..Another TwD Rewind: Caramelized Apple Shortbread CakeMy Profile

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  33. Rosa says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Really unique. That Margharita looks wonderful. I love the addition of Cointreau and lime.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  34. Carolyn Jung says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    LOL I never thought a Thanksgiving table needed a margarita. But heck, now that you’ve mentioned it — why not! Especially since no one will be able to resist one with this gorgeous hue, too.

    Reply

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