Description
A delightful twist on the classic margarita, combining fresh apple cider, zesty lime, and tequila for a cozy fall-inspired cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces fresh apple cider
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
- Simple syrup (optional)
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- Cinnamon sugar for rimming glass
- Apple slices and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are fresh, particularly the lime. Quality cider is crucial.
- Juice the limes: Squeeze enough fresh limes to get about an ounce of juice.
- Mix ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine apple cider, tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. Add spices if desired.
- Shake it up: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Prepare your glass: Rim your glass with a lime wedge and dip into cinnamon sugar.
- Strain and serve: Pour the mixture into an ice-filled glass and garnish.
- Enjoy: Sip slowly and relish the comforting flavors.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, use sparkling water instead of tequila and liqueurs. Experiment with different ciders for varying sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple cider, margarita, fall cocktails, drinks, party drinks, refreshing cocktails