Description
This Apple Cider Margarita is a delightful twist on the classic margarita, combining seasonal apple cider with tequila and warming spices. Perfect for fall gatherings, it features a cinnamon sugar rim and optional garnishes of cinnamon sticks and apple slices, making it a festive and flavorful cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Sugar Rim
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 lime wedges
Margarita Ingredients
- 3/4 cup apple cider (6 ounces)
- 3 ounces tequila
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup (optional, for a sweeter cocktail)
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1-2 cups ice (for shaking and serving)
Optional Garnishes
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Apple slices
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: Mix the sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Take a lime wedge and run it along the rim of each cocktail glass to moisten it. Then, dunk the glass rims into the cinnamon sugar mixture and swirl until fully coated. Set the glasses aside for at least 2 minutes to allow the rim to harden.
- Mix the margarita: In a cocktail shaker, combine the apple cider, tequila, apple butter, agave syrup (if using), and Cointreau. Fill the shaker to the top with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
- Serve: Strain the mixture evenly into the prepared cinnamon sugar rimmed glasses filled with fresh ice. Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and apple slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Apple Cider Margarita.
Notes
- For best flavor, serve the margaritas immediately after preparation as they do not store well.
- You can substitute the lime wedge with an orange or lemon wedge for rimming the glass.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less agave syrup according to your preference.
- Use fresh apple cider for the best taste and natural sweetness profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
