Ingredients for This Apple Cider Margarita Recipe

• Apple Cider: The main ingredient to this fall-inspired margarita brings a cozy, harvest flavor that perfectly embodies the season. Fresh apple cider has a natural sweetness and a touch of tartness, making it a perfect base for this cocktail. I love apple cider as it really does have a warm flavor but still remains fresh and crisp.
• Tequila: I went with blanco tequila because of its crisp, clean flavor. The light notes of agave in the tequila complement the sweetness of the apple cider without overpowering it. Blanco tequila also adds a touch of complexity, blending seamlessly with the tart lime and spicy cinnamon to create a well-balanced, refreshing drink.
• Fresh Lime Juice: brightens up the drink with its tangy acidity and helps cut through the sweetness of the apple cider, giving the margarita that signature margarita tartness. Using fresh lime juice ensures a more vibrant, natural flavor compared to bottled lime juice, making your cider margarita zesty and full of life.
• Cinnamon Stick: Synonymous with fall, adding a cinnamon stick to your margarita introduces a warm, spicy note that complements the apple cider beautifully. While optional, the cinnamon stick infuses the drink with a subtle spiced flavor as it sits, making it feel cozy and perfect for cool autumn nights. It’s also very cute and creates a beautiful presentation for this cocktail.
• Maple Syrup: optional but highly recommended as it’s a natural sweetener that enhances the flavor of the apple cider. It brings a rich, earthy sweetness that balances the acidity of the lime and the spice of the cinnamon. Use as much or as little as you’d like as everyone’s sweetness is personal! Using maple syrup to coat the rim of your glass helps the cinnamon sugar stick while adding a hint of sweet, natural flavor. It’s a small step that makes a big difference in the overall taste and aesthetic of the drink.
• All-Natural Ginger Beer: The ingredient you didn’t expect but totally need! Ginger beer is the secret ingredient that sets this margarita apart from the rest. The spicy, peppery kick of ginger beer adds an unexpected yet delightful twist to the traditional apple cider margarita. Its warmth and fizz elevate the drink, giving it a refreshing finish while enhancing the fall flavors of cinnamon and apple. Be sure to use all-natural ginger beer for the best taste and health benefits.
• Cinnamon Sugar: A cinnamon sugar rim adds a fun and festive touch to your margarita glass. The combination of sweet sugar and warm cinnamon enhances the flavor of the drink with every sip. It also gives your apple cider margarita a beautiful presentation, making it perfect for holiday gatherings and fall festivities. Make your own cinnamon sugar by combining white sugar with cinnamon and mixing.
• Apples & Cinnamon: Garnishing your apple cider margarita with fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks not only adds visual appeal but also gives the drink an extra layer of fall flavor. The apples add a crisp, juicy touch, while the cinnamon stick continues to infuse the drink with its warm spice as you sip.