This Spooky Sage Margarita isn’t just a delicious drink—it also adds a fun and herbal twist to your Halloween gathering. Fresh sage brings an earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with lime, and your guests will love the creative presentation. Cheers to a night of festive fun and fright!
This festive, herbal-infused drink combines the bright flavors of lime with the earthiness of fresh sage, adding a refreshing twist to your spooky celebration. Perfect for a crowd, this cocktail is easy to batch and serve in a punch bowl or pitcher.
Spooky Sage Margarita
Get ready for Halloween with our herbal-inspired cocktail recipe. This crowd-pleasing margarita, featuring fresh sage and lime, adds a deliciously eerie touch to your festivities.
Ingredients
2 cups tequila
1 cup triple sec (or orange liqueur)
1 ½ cups fresh lime juice
1 cup simple syrup (or agave syrup)
10-12 fresh sage leaves
Ice
Optional: Black sea salt for rimming glasses
Garnish: Lime wheels and extra sage sprigs
Directions
- Make the Sage Simple Syrup
- In a small pot, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add 8 fresh sage leaves, remove from heat, and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain and cool the syrup.
- Mix the Margarita
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and the cooled sage simple syrup.
- Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve the Spooky Margarita
- Rim glasses with black sea salt for a festive look.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour in the margarita.
- Garnish with lime wheels and a fresh sage sprig for an eerie green touch.
Notes
- Grow Pro Tip:
For extra Halloween flair, float dry ice in the punch bowl (with caution!) to create a bubbling, foggy effect.