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Cozy Spiced Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Sugar Rim

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A cozy, spiced apple cider margarita with a cinnamon sugar rim that started as a happy accident. It’s the perfect fall cocktail—warm, familiar, with a tequila kick that makes it a proper margarita.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces blanco tequila
  • 3 ounces fresh apple cider
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 lime wedge
  • Thin apple slices (optional garnish)
  • Cinnamon sticks (optional garnish)
  • Star anise (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: In a small, shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix with a fork until evenly distributed.
  2. Rim your glass: Run a lime wedge around the entire rim of your glass. Dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating to coat evenly. Tap off excess and let sit for a minute.
  3. Juice your lime: Cut one fresh lime in half and juice until you have 1 ounce.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice: Add a generous handful of large ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
  5. Add the liquids: Pour in 2 ounces blanco tequila, 3 ounces fresh apple cider, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 1/2 ounce orange liqueur, and 1/2 ounce simple syrup.
  6. Shake vigorously: Secure the lid and shake hard for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  7. Strain into your prepared glass: Fill your rimmed glass with fresh ice cubes. Strain the margarita over the fresh ice.
  8. Garnish and serve: Add a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick to the glass. Serve immediately.

Notes

Chill your glass beforehand for best results. Use fresh lime juice—bottled juice has a flat taste. Adjust sweetness to your preference: add more simple syrup if too tart, more lime if too sweet. Large ice cubes melt slower and prevent dilution. The drink is best enjoyed immediately.

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Keywords: apple cider margarita, spiced margarita, fall cocktail, cinnamon sugar rim, easy cocktail, apple cider drink

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