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Best Spiked Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Sugar Rim

  • Author: Sarah Wasserman
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

A perfectly balanced fall cocktail that combines reposado tequila, fresh apple cider, and lime with a warm cinnamon sugar rim. Quick to make and bursting with seasonal flavor, this margarita is tart, slightly sweet, and incredibly cozy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz reposado tequila
  • 2 oz fresh apple cider
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • ¾ oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Ice (large cubes)
  • Apple slices (for garnish)
  • Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: On a small plate, mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly distributed. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar, twisting gently to coat. Set aside.
  2. Combine liquid ingredients in shaker: Add 2 oz reposado tequila, 2 oz fresh apple cider, 1 oz fresh lime juice, ¾ oz orange liqueur, and 1 tsp maple syrup (if using) to a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake: Fill the shaker with a generous amount of ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  4. Strain and pour: If desired, use a fine mesh strainer. Strain the margarita into the prepared glass. For a rocks glass, pour over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish and serve: Perch a thin apple slice on the rim and slide a cinnamon stick into the drink. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use reposado tequila for the best flavor; blanco can be substituted with an extra ¼ oz maple syrup. Shake vigorously for proper dilution. Chill the glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before rimming to keep the drink cold longer. The cinnamon rim will start to dissolve after about 10 minutes, so serve immediately.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 210240
  • Sugar: 20
  • Sodium: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 22

Keywords: apple cider margarita, spiked apple cider, fall cocktail, cinnamon sugar rim, tequila cocktail, apple cider drink

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