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Best Apple Cider Margarita: Easy 5-Minute Cocktail with Salted Rim

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A quick and easy fall cocktail that combines crisp apple cider, smooth silver tequila, fresh lime, and a touch of orange liqueur, finished with a salted cinnamon rim. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfectly balanced and a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 3 oz fresh apple cider
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
  • ¼ oz maple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • Lime wedge (for rim)
  • Thin apple slice (for garnish, optional)
  • Cinnamon stick (for garnish, optional)
  • Sprig of rosemary (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the salted rim mixture: In a small shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon sugar. Stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Prep your glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into the salt-cinnamon mixture, rotating to coat evenly. Tap off excess.
  3. Fill the glass with ice.
  4. In a cocktail shaker (or mason jar), combine 2 oz silver tequila, 3 oz fresh apple cider, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and ½ oz orange liqueur. If desired, add ¼ oz maple syrup or agave. Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
  5. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
  6. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  7. Garnish with a thin apple slice, cinnamon stick, or rosemary sprig if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh, unfiltered apple cider for best flavor. Avoid spiced cider. Chill the glass beforehand to keep the drink cold and the rim intact. Don’t over-shake—15 seconds is ideal. Fresh lime juice is essential; bottled juice will make the drink taste flat. For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and orange liqueur with sparkling water or ginger beer.

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