Apple Cider Margarita: The Best Festive Cocktail Recipe
Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors in this Apple Cider Margarita Cocktail Recipe, a festive drink for any occasion.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- measuring jigger
- small plate
Ingredients
Cocktail Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 2 oz apple cider
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz triple sec
- ½ oz simple syrup optional, adjust to taste
- Ice
- Cinnamon sugar for rimming
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Apple slice for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- On a small plate, mix equal parts cinnamon and sugar. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass, then dip in the mixture. Fill the glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, apple cider, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup if using.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and apple slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a pitcher (6–8 servings), multiply ingredients by 4 and mix in a pitcher without ice until ready to serve. Adjust sweetness based on cider used. Variations include replacing simple syrup with maple syrup or making a mocktail with ginger beer instead of tequila and triple sec.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gPotassium: 100mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 10mg
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