Apple Cider Margarita
Welcome fall with the Best Apple Cider Margarita. This cocktail combines tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and apple cider - and takes just ten minutes to prepare. Garnish these apple cider cocktails with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise for a wow presentation!
Servings 2 cocktails
Calories 264kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz. tequila - use a good quality vodka, like Ketel One
- 2 oz. triple sec - we prefer using Cointreau
- 2 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 6 oz. apple cider
- plenty of ice
- apple slices, star anise, and cinnamon sticks - to serve
- sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt - to rim
Instructions
- Prep garnishes. Pour some sugar and cinnamon (and kosher salt - optional) on a small plate. Stir it up. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glasses and then press the rims in the plate to get a nice pretty line. Add ice to the glasses. Slice up some apples and add lemon juice to prevent browning. sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt, plenty of ice,
- Combine ingredients. Use a cocktail shaker or a large jar and fill halfway with ice. Pour in the tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and the apple cider. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.4 oz. tequila, 2 oz. triple sec, 2 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice, 6 oz. apple cider
- Serve. Pour the apple cider margaritas into the prepared glasses. Add some apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Enjoy!apple slices, star anise, and cinnamon sticks
Notes
PRO-TIP: Make a couple batches of this drink, store in a large jar, and then place in your freezer ahead of time to keep the cocktails super cold!
If you like your drinks on the sweeter side, feel free to add some simple syrup to these.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg