Apple Cider Margarita Recipe
A festive apple cider margarita with maple and cinnamon — quick single serve or a pitcher for a crowd. Includes pitcher measurements (makes ~8), a smoky mezcal variation, and tips for rimming, storing, and non-alcoholic swaps.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Rim:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- real maple syrup
Apple Cider Margaritas (single serve - see Notes for pitcher measurements):
- 3 ounces apple cider
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce orange liquor
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 teaspoon real maple syrup
- ice cubes
- optional garnish: star anise, sliced apples, cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Cinnamon Sugar Rim: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar to a plate; stir to combine. Rub a little bit of real maple syrup along the rim of the glass (alternatively you can pour some extra maple syrup on a plate and dip the rim in it - but it will drip a bit). Then dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat the rim.
- Add Liquid: Add 3 ounces apple cider, 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce orange liquor, 1 ounce lime juice and 1 teaspoon real maple syrup to glass. Stir to combine. Add ice cubes and stir again.
- Garnish with apple slices, star anise and a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Pitcher Recipe: Using approx. 60 oz pitcher, use the following measurements - 1 tablespoons cinnamon + 1 tablespoons sugar + maple syrup for the cinnamon sugar rim. For the pitcher of margs: 3 cups apple cider + 2 cups tequila + 1 cup orange liquor + 3 tablespoons real maple syrup + 1 cup lime juice + ice for serving (taste and adjust maple syrup, as needed). Pitcher makes approx. 8 servings.
- Make Ahead (how long will a pitcher of apple cider margaritas last): Keep chilled and covered in the fridge - best within 24-36 hours. Fresh apples will brown so best to add fresh apples just before serving.
- Tequila Recommendations: Reposado is recommended since it has a naturally occurring warmth and spices to it.
- Real Maple Syrup: this will mix together better if it is at room temp - if it is really cold it will fall to the bottom and not mix in as well.
- Love Fall Cocktails: try our Spiked Apple Cider or our Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail!
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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