If you’re craving a margarita but want the fall flavors, then this apple cider margarita is it. I’ve put together the classic margarita ingredients but adding some apple cider and cinnamon. My favorite part of this drink is the sweet and salty rim! Instead of using a lime, I use maple syrup and I mix in the salt with cinnamon and nutmeg. So it’s a sweet, salty and spiced rim that adds so much to this cocktail. Highly recommend making this for one of your fall or holiday gatherings!
If you’re looking for another unique version of this cocktail, I’ve made this spicy mango margarita, this blood orange margarita, and this watermelon matcha margarita that are fun ones to make and serve.
Ingredients
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How to Make this Apple Cider Margarita
- Prepare the rim: On one plate, pour the maple syrup. On another, mix together the salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip the rim of your glass into the maple syrup, then into the spiced salt mixture to coat. Add ice to the prepared glass.
2. Prep the margarita: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 oz tequila, ½ oz triple sec, ½ oz lime juice, 4 oz apple cider, a pinch of cinnamon, and ice. Shake well until the ingredients are chilled and mixed. Pour the mixture into your rimmed glass filled with ice.
3. Garnish: Add apple slices and a cinnamon stick and enjoy!
Variations
- Rim: Swap out the maple syrup for honey and add a pinch of ground cloves instead of nutmeg.
- Make it smoky: Use mezcal instead of tequila for a smoky variation.
- Sparkling Cider Margarita: If fizz is what you’re looking for, top the margarita with sparkling apple cider or club soda to add that sparkle.
- Zero-Proof Option: Replace the tequila and triple sec with non-alcoholic alternatives or just omit them for a delicious apple cider mocktail with all the fall flavors.
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Apple Cider Margarita
Equipment
Ingredients
Rim
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- A pinch of ground cinnamon
- A pinch of ground nutmeg
Apple Cider Margarita
- 1 oz tequila
- ½ oz triple sec
- ½ oz lime juice
- 4 oz apple cider
- A pinch of ground cinnamon
- Ice
- 2 apple slices
- Cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the rim: On one plate, pour the maple syrup. On another, mix together the salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip the rim of your glass into the maple syrup, then into the spiced salt mixture to coat. Add ice to the prepared glass.
- Prep the margarita: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 oz tequila, ½ oz triple sec, ½ oz lime juice, 4 oz apple cider, a pinch of cinnamon, and ice. Shake well until the ingredients are chilled and mixed. Pour the mixture into your rimmed glass filled with ice.
- Garnish: Add apple slices and a cinnamon stick and enjoy!
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Such a great fall cocktail! Highly recommend.