Apple Cider Margaritas with Cinnamon Sugar Rim
A fall cocktail with fresh cider, tequila, orange liqueur, lime, and a cinnamon sugar rim, shaken fast and served over ice.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Two small plates
- Strainer
- Two glasses
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup apple cider fresh pasteurized
- 2 oz tequila blanco about 1/4 cup
- ½ oz orange liqueur or triple sec
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup for the drink
- 1 tbsp maple syrup for dipping the rims
- 1 tbsp sugar for the rims
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon for the rims
- 2 cup ice for the shaker and glasses
- 2 thin apple slices for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Prepare the rims. Mix the sugar and cinnamon on one plate and pour the dipping syrup onto another.
- Coat the glasses. Dip each rim in the maple syrup, roll it in the cinnamon sugar, and add ice to the glasses.
- Shake. Combine the cider, tequila, liqueur, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup with ice and shake for 15 seconds until frosty.
- Strain and garnish. Strain into the glasses and top each with an apple slice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutions: Use reposado tequila, triple sec, or clear apple juice in the same amounts. Replace the tequila and liqueur with 2 ounces of extra cider for a drink without alcohol.
Tips: Do not drive after drinking alcohol. Use pasteurized cider.
Storage: Keep the mixed drink without ice covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day and shake with ice before serving.