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Apple cider margarita with sugar spice rim, apple slice and cinnamon stick with apple half, lime wedge and cinnamon sticks in background.

Apple Cider Margarita

This Apple Cider Margarita is a fall twist on the classic. Made with apple cider, tequila, citrus and maple syrup, it’s finished with a pumpkin spice rim, apple slice, and cinnamon stick for a perfect seasonal cocktail.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Lisa Wells

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces apple cider
  • 2 ounces tequila
  • ½ ounce orange liqueur Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice
  • ½ ounce maple syrup to taste
  • Ice cubes

To rim glass

For garnish

  • apple slices
  • cinnamon sticks

Equipment

Instructions

  • Rim a rocks glass by running a lime wedge around the edge then dipping it in a flat dish of sugar spice mixture. Add ice cubes.
  • Add the apple cider, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, maple syrup and ice to the shaker. Shake until blended and fully chilled, about 15 seconds. 
  • Strain into the prepared glass, garnish, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.1mg