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Apple Cider Margarita

Delicious Apple Cider Margarita for Your Fall Festivities

This Apple Cider Margarita is a refreshing and cozy cocktail perfect for fall celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Rim
  • 2 tablespoons sugar for cinnamon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar
  • lime wedges for moistening rim
For the Cocktail
  • 6 ounces apple cider The star ingredient
  • 3 ounces tequila smooth spirit
  • 2 tablespoons apple butter rich and spiced
  • 1 tablespoon agave optional sweetness
  • 1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 1-2 cups ice for mixing and serving
For the Garnish
  • cinnamon sticks for stirring
  • apple slices for garnish

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • strainer
  • shallow bowl

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. In a shallow bowl, mix together sugar and ground cinnamon for the rim. Moisten the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip it into the mixture to coat.
    Apple Cider Margarita
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine apple cider, tequila, apple butter, agave syrup, and Cointreau. Add ice to chill.
    Apple Cider Margarita
  3. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until chilled.
    Apple Cider Margarita
  4. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass, pouring slowly to avoid pulp from the apple butter.
    Apple Cider Margarita
  5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slices. Serve immediately.
    Apple Cider Margarita

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy immediately for the best flavor. Fresh apple cider enhances the taste significantly.

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