Description
Spiced Apple Cider Margarita is the ultimate cozy cocktail to welcome the autumn season. This delightful drink marries crisp apple cider with smooth tequila and a medley of warming spices, creating a refreshing yet comforting flavor that’s perfect for gatherings or quiet nights at home. With its beautiful presentation, featuring a cinnamon-sugar rim and seasonal garnishes, this margarita captures fall in every sip. Easy to make with just five ingredients, it’s a versatile drink that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, or simply enjoying the fall ambiance, this Spiced Apple Cider Margarita will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce apple cider
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau or triple sec)
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar (for rimming)
- Ice cubes
- Apple slices and cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by mixing sugar and cinnamon on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim and dip it into the mixture.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, apple cider, orange liqueur, lime juice, and ground cinnamon.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into your prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita (200ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg