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Easy Best Apple Cider Margarita w/ Cinnamon Sugar Rim

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A quick and easy fall cocktail made with fresh apple cider, tequila, and lime, finished with a cinnamon sugar rim. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces tequila blanco or reposado
  • 3 ounces fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • ½ ounce triple sec or Cointreau
  • ½ ounce maple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Lime wedge (for rimming and garnish)
  • Apple slice (optional, for garnish)
  • Ice (large cubes preferred)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: Mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small shallow dish.
  2. Rim your glasses: Run a lime wedge around the entire rim of your glass. Press the wet rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating gently to coat evenly. Tap off any excess. Set aside.
  3. Fill your shaker with ice: Use large ice cubes if possible.
  4. Add the tequila: Pour 2 ounces of reposado or blanco tequila into the shaker.
  5. Add the apple cider: Measure 3 ounces of fresh, unfiltered apple cider and pour it in.
  6. Squeeze fresh lime juice: Add 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice.
  7. Add orange liqueur: Pour in ½ ounce of triple sec or Cointreau.
  8. Optional sweetener: If your cider is very tart, add ½ ounce maple syrup or agave.
  9. Shake vigorously: Secure the lid and shake hard for 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty cold.
  10. Fill your rimmed glass with fresh ice: Use fresh cubes, not the ones from the shaker.
  11. Strain into the glass: Pour the mixture through the strainer into your prepared glass, leaving about half an inch of space at the top.
  12. Garnish: Add a thin apple slice and a lime wedge to the rim.
  13. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a smoky twist, replace half the reposado with mezcal. For a frozen version, blend with 2 cups of ice. The cinnamon sugar rim stays crisp for about 15-20 minutes, so serve immediately. Taste your cider first and adjust sweetener accordingly.

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Keywords: apple cider margarita, fall cocktail, cinnamon sugar rim, tequila cocktail, easy margarita

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