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Fall Apple Cider Margarita

Margaritas aren't just for summer! This fall apple cider margarita is sweet, crisp and ready to impress with a cinnamon sugar rim!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverages, Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider cocktail, apple cider margarita, apple margarita, fall cocktail with tequila, spiced cider margarita
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 oz tequila
  • 2 oz triple sec
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 4 oz apple cider
  • 2 oz seltzer

For the rim

  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

For Garnish

  • apple slices
  • cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • On the small plate, combine the 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass and then dip the rim of each glass in cinnamon sugar mixture. 
  • In a small ramekin, combine the maple syrup and cinnamon. Mix until cinnamon is dissolved in the maple syrup.
  • In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, triple sec, lemon juice and cinnamon maple syrup. Add ice, cover the cocktail shaker and shake for 10-15 seconds. Strain margaritas into cocktail glasses filled with ice.
  • Top with sparkling water or seltzer. Garnish with with desired toppings, such as an apple slice and cinnamon stick.