Cozy Spiked Apple Cider Margarita
A perfectly balanced, cozy fall cocktail featuring reposado tequila, fresh apple cider, and warm spices, ready in under five minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups 100% pure cold-pressed apple cider
- 1 cup reposado tequila
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Coarse salt (for rimming glasses)
- Apple slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of serving glasses and dip into coarse salt to rim.
- Place the cinnamon stick into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release oils.
- Pour in the reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and apple cider.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until very cold.
- Strain the mixture into prepared glasses over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice and a small cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and orange liqueur, replacing them with elderflower cordial and extra cider. For parties, mix liquid ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate; shake individual portions with ice just before serving. Use large ice cubes to minimize dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Carbohydrates: 20
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