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Apple Cider Margarita

Apple Cider Margarita: A Cozy Twist on Your Favorite Drink

This Apple Cider Margarita combines tequila and apple cider for a cozy drink perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Margarita Glasses
  • Small Plates for Rimming the Glass
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients

  • 2 oz Tequila (silver or reposado) Good-quality tequila is key.
  • 3 oz Apple Cider Fresh, unfiltered apple cider is best.
  • 1 oz Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 1 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec For a citrusy sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar For rimming, mixed with ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For rimming the glass.
  • Ice A handful of ice cubes.

Optional Add-ons

  • 1 Cinnamon Stick Garnish.
  • 1 Apple Slice Garnish with a thin slice.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rim a margarita glass with lime juice and dip it into a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, apple cider, lime juice, and Cointreau or Triple Sec with ice.
  • Shake well until chilled.
  • Strain into the prepared margarita glass.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an apple slice.

Notes

For a smoother cocktail, use a fine mesh strainer when pouring into the glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cider Margarita, autumn drinks, cocktail recipes, fall cocktails, margarita
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