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Perfect Spiced Apple Cider Margarita: Easy 5-Minute Recipe

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This spiced apple cider margarita is a quick and easy fall cocktail that combines tequila, apple cider, fresh lime, and maple syrup with a cinnamon sugar rim. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s perfect for Halloween parties, Friendsgiving, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz (60 ml) tequila blanco
  • 3 oz (90 ml) apple cider
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz (15 ml) pure maple syrup
  • ½ oz (15 ml) orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for rim)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for rim)
  • Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
  • Apple slices (for garnish)
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: On a small plate, mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  2. Rim the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled glass. Press the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating gently to coat evenly. Tap off any excess. Set aside.
  3. Juice your lime: Roll the lime on the counter before cutting to release more juice. Squeeze until you have 1 ounce of fresh lime juice. Strain out any seeds.
  4. Combine ingredients in shaker: Add 2 ounces of tequila, 3 ounces of apple cider, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, ½ ounce of maple syrup, and ½ ounce of orange liqueur to a cocktail shaker.
  5. Add ice and shake: Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
  6. Strain into prepared glass: Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice (or leave empty for an up version). Strain the margarita into the glass, leaving the ice from the shaker behind.
  7. Garnish and serve: Add a cinnamon stick and float a thin apple slice on top or hook it on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

Chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before rimming and pouring. If your apple cider is particularly sweet, cut back on the maple syrup by half. For a non-alcoholic version, swap tequila and orange liqueur for sparkling water or ginger beer. The pre-batched liquid (without ice) can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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