Apple Cider Margarita
The Apple Cider Margarita is made with tequila, spiced apple cider, lime juice, and maple syrup for a fun and fresh fall riff on the classic margarita
Equipment
- Shallow dish
- Strainer
Ingredients
For the rim:
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
For the cocktail
- 3 oz tequila
- 3 oz spiced apple cider
- 1½ oz lime juice
- 1 oz maple syrup
- Garnish: apple slice, thyme, cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Add all rim ingredients to a shallow dish and combine. Coat the rim of 2 cocktail glasses with lime juice and submerge in the mixture. Fill with ice and set aside.
- To a cocktail shaker - Add tequila, spiced apple cider, lime juice, maple and ice. Shake until chilled.
- Strain into prepared cocktail glasses. If desired, garnish with an apple slice, thyme sprig and cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Apple cider can vary in sweetness. If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, start with less maple syrup and adjust to your taste before straining the drink.
- Mocktail version: Substitute tequila for chai tea or coconut water. You may need to decrease the quantity of maple syrup.
