Ready to bring a little tequila magic to your Thanksgiving table? I have gathered 9 festive tequila cocktails that celebrate all the cozy, bright, and spicy flavors of fall. There are plenty of margaritas in the mix, so do not worry! Let’s find your new holiday favorite.

1. Spiced Pear Cocktail

Apples, cranberries, and pumpkins usually steal the show in fall, but pears are a fall fruit, too! This spiced pear cocktail is a must-try, especially if you love the gentle, fruity flavors of pears. It infuses pear nectar with fresh lemon juice, honey, citrus bitters, vanilla extract, and cinnamon for a truly mouthwatering sip.

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2. Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Margarita

This gluten-free Thanksgiving margarita is a fun twist on the classic above, with a few delicious changes. It starts with an apple cider base and adds a bright, tart pop from cranberries and fresh lime juice. For extra fall sweetness, it includes a yummy honey and cinnamon simple syrup that makes every sip amazing.

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3. Cinnamon Tequila Sour

You have heard of a whiskey sour, so why not a tequila sour? This cinnamon tequila sour is super creamy with a kick of tartness from fresh lemon. The creamy, frothy texture comes from a frothed egg white, making it a cozy and elegant choice.

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4. El Diablo

The El Diablo might sound like a Halloween cocktail, but its spicy flavors and vivid red color are made for Thanksgiving. It fits right in on your holiday table, looking like a perfect match next to the cranberry sauce. It is lovely, festive, and tastes incredible.

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5. Easy Cranberry Margarita

Is there anything prettier than this cranberry margarita? It gets a deep red color from cranberry juice and a fresh pop of green from the lime garnish. Since cranberries are just as tart as lime, this festive drink keeps all that zippy tartness you love.

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6. Pumpkin Spice Margarita

Is it even Thanksgiving if pumpkin does not show up? Pumpkin and margaritas might seem like an odd pair, but trust me, they work in this pumpkin spice margarita! It blends pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice with a tart kick from orange juice for a uniquely delicious flavor.

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7. Mezcal Margaritas

If you have never tried Mezcal, let me introduce you! Mezcal uses agave, just like tequila, but goes through a distilling process similar to bourbon. The result is an intensely smoky and flavorful spirit that makes a ridiculously good margarita.

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8. Pomegranate Margarita

Did you know pomegranates and cranberries are kind of like fall cousins? They are both bright red with that cranberry-like tartness, but pomegranates are a touch sweeter. If you find cranberry too intense, this pomegranate margarita is the next best thing.

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9. Thanksgiving Margarita

Who declared that margaritas are only for summer? This Thanksgiving margarita brings serious autumn vibes, and it is absolutely gorgeous, too! It gets that lovely shade of orange from apple cider and pear juice, just like the leaves changing color outside.

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