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Easy Apple Cider Margarita (Best Fall Cocktail Recipe)

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This easy apple cider margarita is the perfect fall cocktail, combining tart apple cider with silver tequila, fresh lime juice, and a cinnamon-sugar rim. It’s quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and tastes like a crisp afternoon at the orchard.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ounces apple cider (fresh, unfiltered preferred)
  • 2 ounces silver tequila (blanco)
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Ice (large cubes preferred)
  • Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture: On a small plate, combine 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir with a fork until evenly mixed.
  2. Rim your glass: Run a lime wedge around the entire rim of your glass. Dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture at a slight angle, twisting gently to coat evenly. Tap off any excess. Set aside for about 30 seconds to let the rim dry slightly.
  3. Fill your glass with ice.
  4. Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker: 3 ounces apple cider, 2 ounces silver tequila, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, and 1 ounce orange liqueur. If desired, add half a teaspoon of simple syrup or agave nectar for extra sweetness.
  5. Add ice to the shaker, filling it about halfway.
  6. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty cold.
  7. Strain the mixture into your prepared glass, pouring slowly to avoid disturbing the cinnamon sugar rim.
  8. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a crowd, multiply ingredients and mix everything except ice in a large pitcher. Chill in the fridge. Rim each glass individually, fill with ice, and pour the mixture over. Stir gently before serving. The cinnamon sugar rim will start to break down after about 15 minutes, so serve immediately for best results.

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