Apple Cider Margaritas
A festive twist on the classic margarita, combining fresh apple cider with tequila for a delicious and refreshing cocktail.
Ingredients
For the rim
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon For sprinkling on the rim
- 1 tablespoon Sugar For sprinkling on the rim
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup For dipping the rim
Main ingredients
- ½ cup Apple cider Use fresh apple cider for best flavor
- 2 ounces El Mayor Tequila Blanco A great choice for margaritas
- ½ ounce Cointreau or triple sec For sweetness and flavor
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed preferred
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup Adjust sweetness to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix together ground cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- Dip the rim of your glass in maple syrup, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat the rim.
- Fill your glass with ice.
Mixing
- In a cocktail shaker, mix together the apple cider, tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, lime juice, and maple syrup.
- Add a bit of ice and shake well to combine all the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into your rimmed glass.
Notes
Serve in a chilled glass. Garnish with a slice of apple or a lime wedge. Leftover ingredients should be stored separately.