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Easy Apple Cider Margarita Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar Rim

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A happy accident turned into the perfect fall cocktail—this easy apple cider margarita combines tart apple cider, smooth tequila, fresh lime, and a warm cinnamon sugar rim for a cozy, crowd-pleasing sip.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 3 oz apple cider (unfiltered)
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
  • Ice cubes
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 lime wedge (for rim)
  • Thin apple slice or fan (optional garnish)
  • Cinnamon stick (optional garnish)
  • Fresh rosemary sprig (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: In a small shallow dish, mix together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly combined. Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of your glass. Dip the wet rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating gently to coat evenly. Tap off any excess. Set aside.
  2. Fill your glass with ice: Add a handful of ice cubes to your prepared glass.
  3. Combine liquid ingredients in shaker: In your cocktail shaker, add 2 oz silver tequila, 3 oz apple cider, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz orange liqueur.
  4. Add ice and shake: Fill your shaker with ice cubes—about halfway full. Secure the lid tightly. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  5. Strain into prepared glass: Using a strainer or holding back the ice with the lid, pour the cocktail into your prepared glass over the fresh ice. Leave about half an inch of room at the top.
  6. Garnish and serve: Add your chosen garnish—a thin apple slice, a cinnamon stick, or a sprig of rosemary. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use silver or blanco tequila for best flavor; aged tequilas can overpower the apple. Unfiltered apple cider is preferred for more flavor and body. For a mocktail, replace tequila with a non-alcoholic spirit and skip the orange liqueur, adding extra apple cider and sparkling water. The cinnamon sugar rim is essential for balance. Chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving for a colder drink.

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