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Best Apple Cider Margarita Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar Rim

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This apple cider margarita combines tart apple cider, smooth tequila, and warm cinnamon for a refreshing fall cocktail. The cinnamon sugar rim adds a spiced touch that makes every sip taste like autumn.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces silver tequila (recommended: Espolón or Casamigos)
  • 3 ounces fresh apple cider (unfiltered, refrigerated)
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
  • ¾ ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
  • ½ ounce maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
  • Ice cubes (enough to fill shaker and glass)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rim)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for rim)
  • 1 lime wedge (for rimming glass and garnish)
  • 1 apple slice (for garnish, optional)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: In a small shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Mix with a fork until evenly combined. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass to wet it, then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating gently to coat evenly. Tap off excess. Set aside.
  2. Fill your glass with ice: Add a handful of ice cubes to the prepared glass. Set aside while mixing the cocktail.
  3. Juice the lime: Cut a fresh lime in half and juice until you have 1 ounce. Strain out any seeds.
  4. Combine the liquid ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add 2 ounces silver tequila, 3 ounces fresh apple cider, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, ¾ ounce orange liqueur, and ½ ounce maple syrup (if using). Fill the shaker with ice until about two-thirds full.
  5. Shake vigorously: Secure the lid and shake for 15 to 20 seconds until the shaker feels frosty cold.
  6. Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared ice-filled glass.
  7. Garnish and enjoy: Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lime juice and cold apple cider. Adjust maple syrup based on cider sweetness. For a smoky variation, substitute reposado tequila or mezcal. To make ahead, mix liquid ingredients (without ice) and refrigerate up to 24 hours; shake with fresh ice before serving. Apply cinnamon sugar rim fresh.

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