Description
Apple Cider Margarita is a delightful cocktail that captures the essence of autumn in every sip. This refreshing drink combines the sweetness of fresh apple cider and apple butter with the kick of tequila, making it an ideal choice for Thanksgiving gatherings or cozy fall celebrations. Enhanced with warm spices and a zesty citrus twist, this unique margarita is sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-make cocktail and enjoy its festive flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lime wedges
- 3/4 cup apple cider
- 3 ounces tequila
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- Optional: 1 tablespoon agave syrup (to taste)
- Sugar and ground cinnamon (for rimming)
Instructions
- Prepare the rim by mixing sugar and cinnamon on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around each glass rim, then dip in the mixture.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime wedges, apple cider, tequila, apple butter, Cointreau, and optional agave syrup. Fill with ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into prepared glasses filled with ice. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg