Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with the Spiced Apple Cider Margarita, a delightful cocktail that pairs crisp apple cider with smooth tequila and aromatic spices. Perfect for entertaining or a quiet evening at home, this refreshing drink is enhanced by a sweet cinnamon-sugar rim and garnished with apple slices and a cinnamon stick. In just minutes, you can create this seasonal favorite that embodies autumn’s warmth and charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce apple cider
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar (for rimming)
Instructions
- To prepare the glass, combine sugar and cinnamon on a small plate. Use a lime wedge to moisten the rim of your glass, then dip it into the mixture until coated.
- In a cocktail shaker, mix tequila, apple cider, orange liqueur, lime juice, and ground cinnamon.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita (200ml)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg