Name: Apple Cider Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 oz apple cider; 2 oz tequila (Blanco); 3/4 oz triple sec; 1/2 oz apple pie syrup; 1 oz fresh lime juice; apple slices and cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional); a lime wedge, for making the rim; cinnamon and sugar, for rim

Apple Cider Margarita – This flavorful apple cider margarita is a delicious seasonal twist on the classic margarita. It turns a classic tequila drink into a festive fall cocktail.

Easy to make in 5 minutes, a festive apple cider margarita is perfect for sipping from fall through winter months. This is the ultimate Thanksgiving cocktail that screams fall. This Thanksgiving margarita is full of fall and winter flavor that’s perfectly balanced.

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THANKSGIVING MARGARITA

Our Apple Cider Margarita recipe takes all the festive flavors of fresh apple cider and orange liqueur, mixes it with sweet, fruity flavors of an apple pie, and spikes it with an extra bit of tequila.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Perfect for Thanksgiving. This is going to quickly become your new fall party staple. It is perfect for all the fall and winter gatherings.

Full of Seasonal Flavors. Apple, cinnamon, sugar, orange liqueur… so yum! So refreshing!

Easy to Whip Up in Just 5 Minutes. This fall cocktail is extremely easy to make and uses a handful of simple ingredients.

INGREDIENTS NOTES

Here’s everything you need to make this refreshing, festive margarita. See the recipe card down below for exact measurements.

HOW TO MAKE APPLE CIDER MARGARITA

Prepare your glass – Rim a lime wedge around the rim of your glass to moisten it. Add some cinnamon and sugar to a shallow plate. Roll the rim of your glass in the cinnamon sugar, allowing it to stick to the rim of the glass. Set aside.

Combine all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker – a handful of ice, apple cider, triple sec, silver tequila, lime juice, apple pie syrup.

Serve over ice in your prepared glass. Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.

Enjoy!

RECIPE FAQ’S

Q. HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON SUGAR MIXTURE AND RIM?

A. Add some cinnamon and sugar to a shallow plate, about an equal ratio of each. Use a lime wedge to moisten the edge of the glass, gently dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar.

Q. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPLE JUICE AND APPLE CIDER?

A. Apple juice is apple cider that has been heated to alter the color, flavor, and texture. It appears darker than the apple juice.

Q. WHAT IS THE BEST TEQUILA FOR MARGARITAS?

A. Different margarita recipes require different tequila choices. I would recommend using a tequila that is 100% agave without additives for best results. Blanco (silver) tequila is ideal because of its crisp, clean flavor. Reposado tequila can be used for a slightly richer and smoother taste. Avoid aged (añejo) tequila, as it may overpower the apple flavors.

Q. SHOULD I ADD ICE TO THIS DRINK?

A. This beverage is best served chilled. To keep it cool and refreshing, serve it over ice. Chill your margarita glasses in the fridge after making the cinnamon-sugar rim for about 10 minutes before serving.

Q. CAN I USE A DIFFERENT SPIRIT INSTEAD OF TEQUILA?

A. If you like to experiment with your drinks, you can add a smoky flavor to this apple cider margarita by replacing half of the tequila with mezcal.

Q. DO I NEED TRIPLE SEC FOR MARGARITAS?

A. I highly recommend adding the triple sec or Cointreau to your margaritas! Triple sec is an orange liqueur that adds a lovely citrus flavor to the cocktail and balances the sweetness of an apple pie syrup and apple cider.