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Perfect Spiked Apple Cider Margarita: Easy Fall Cocktail

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This spiked apple cider margarita is the perfect fall cocktail—balanced, warming, and dangerously easy to drink. With apple cider, silver tequila, and a cinnamon sugar rim, it’s like apple pie in a glass with a kick.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider
  • 4 oz (120 ml) silver tequila
  • 2 oz (60 ml) orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 2 oz (60 ml) fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) ground cinnamon (for rim)
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar (for rim)
  • Ice cubes
  • Apple slices and cinnamon sticks (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: On a small plate, mix together 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Use a fork to combine thoroughly.
  2. Prep your glasses: Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of each glass. Dip the wet rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, twisting gently to coat evenly. Tap off any excess.
  3. Juice the limes: Roll 2 limes on the counter under your palm to loosen the juice. Cut them in half crosswise and squeeze until you have 2 oz (60 ml) of fresh lime juice. Strain out any seeds.
  4. Mix the margarita base: In a pitcher or large measuring cup, combine 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider, 4 oz (120 ml) silver tequila, 2 oz (60 ml) orange liqueur, and 2 oz (60 ml) fresh lime juice. Stir gently.
  5. Fill the glasses with ice: Add ice cubes to your prepared glasses, filling them almost to the top.
  6. Pour the margarita: Pour the margarita mixture over the ice, dividing it evenly between the two glasses. Leave about half an inch of space at the top.
  7. Garnish and serve: Cut a thin slice of apple and make a small slit so it sits on the rim. Drop a cinnamon stick into each glass if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a party, mix the margarita base (without ice) up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate. Stir before serving. Do not rim glasses ahead of time. Use large ice cubes to slow dilution. For a non-alcoholic version, skip tequila and orange liqueur, add 2 oz sparkling water and 1 oz apple cider vinegar.

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