Description
Enjoy a festive and flavorful Apple Cider Margarita, perfectly balanced with apple cider, tequila, and a cinnamon sugar rim that adds a touch of sweetness and spice. This cozy cocktail is ideal for fall gatherings and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.
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 cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl. Use a lime wedge to moisten the rim of each cocktail glass, then dip and swirl the rims in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Set the glasses aside for at least 2 minutes to let the rim harden.
- Shake the Margarita: Combine apple cider, tequila, apple butter, agave syrup, and Cointreau in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice to the top, secure the lid, and shake vigorously until the shaker is frosted.
- Serve: Strain the cocktail evenly into the prepared cinnamon sugar rimmed glasses. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Serve margaritas right away as they do not store well or maintain quality as leftovers.
- You can substitute lime wedges with lemon or orange wedges for rimming the glasses.
- If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, omit the agave syrup.
- Adjust the amount of ice to control the dilution and chilling of the drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 210 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
