Apple Cider Margarita
The ultimate fall cocktail is here and it's this Apple Cider Margarita cocktail to toast to good times this season. Fresh apple cider, blanco tequila, and lime juice come together with a hint of maple syrup and a spicy kick of ginger beer to create a drink that’s warm, refreshing, and full of seasonal charm. The cinnamon sugar rim and garnishes of apple slices and cinnamon sticks make this margarita as beautiful as it is delicious, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy night in.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker, cocktail jigger, serving glass
Ingredients
- 3 oz fresh apple cider
- 1.5 oz tequila
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 cinnamon stick optional, or pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup optional for extra sweetness
- 3 oz all-natural ginger beer
- cinnamon sugar for garnish
- maple syrup for garnish
- sliced apples for garnish
Instructions
- Rim of a serving glass. Dip into the maple syrup, followed by the cinnamon sugar. And set aside.
- Next, into a cocktail shaker, add the apple cider, tequila, maple syrup(if using), cinnamon stick, and fresh lime juice.
- Add ice and shake vigorously.
- Fill the serving glass with ice. Add the margarita followed by the beautiful Belvoir farms ginger beer.
- Garnish with apple slices and/or a cinnamon stick and enjoy!
Notes
- I used an all-natural store-bought apple cider, you can also use fresh apple with a touch of cinnamon!
- Cinnamon Sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon. You only need 1 tbsp for this recipe.
- If you like things on the sweeter side or if you’re not doing the cinnamon sugar rim, I suggest adding the optional 1 tsp of maple syrup to this recipe. I loved the balance without but I know tastes differ! So adjust to your own liking!
- To make more than one: adjust the measurements by the number of people you are serving!