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Apple Cider Margarita

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This Apple Cider Margarita is a festive fall cocktail that combines crisp apple cider, tequila, lime, and a cinnamon sugar rim for a cozy yet refreshing drink. Perfect for autumn gatherings, it’s quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces apple cider (preferably fresh, unfiltered)
  • 2 ounces blanco tequila
  • 1 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
  • 0.75 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ounce maple syrup or agave nectar (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rim)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rim and garnish)
  • Ice (for shaking and serving)
  • Apple slices (optional, for garnish)
  • Cinnamon sticks (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. On a small plate, mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Set aside.
  2. For each margarita, measure 2 ounces apple cider, 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce triple sec, 0.75 ounce fresh lime juice, and 0.5 ounce maple syrup or agave (if using).
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker (or mason jar) with a generous handful of ice. Add the measured ingredients.
  4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds, until the shaker feels icy cold and the drink is frothy.
  5. Strain the margarita into the prepared glass over fresh ice. (For a rustic look, skip the strainer.)
  6. Garnish with an apple slice and/or cinnamon stick. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top if desired.
  7. Taste and adjust: add more maple syrup if too tart, or more lime juice if too sweet.
  8. Repeat for additional servings and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use fresh, unfiltered apple cider and freshly squeezed lime juice. Adjust sweetness to taste depending on your cider. Chill glasses ahead of time for an extra frosty drink. For a mocktail, omit tequila and triple sec and add sparkling water or ginger beer. Batch instructions: multiply ingredients and mix in a pitcher, but shake individual servings with ice for best texture.

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