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Cozy Spiced Apple Cider Margarita: Best Easy Fall Drink

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A quick and easy fall cocktail combining apple cider, silver tequila, orange liqueur, and a hint of vanilla, finished with a cinnamon sugar rim. Perfect for cozy nights and fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 oz (120 ml) apple cider
  • 2 oz (60 ml) silver tequila
  • 1 oz (30 ml) orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • ½ oz (15 ml) vanilla liqueur
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • Ice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Lime wedge, for rimming
  • Apple slice or cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: On a small plate, stir together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until evenly combined. Spread into an even layer. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar, twisting gently to coat. Tap off any excess. Set the glass aside.
  2. Fill your shaker with ice. Add enough ice to fill the shaker about halfway. If using a mason jar, fill it about one-third full.
  3. Add the liquids: Pour in 4 oz apple cider, 2 oz silver tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur, ½ oz vanilla liqueur, and 1 oz fresh lime juice. If skipping the vanilla liqueur, add an extra ½ oz of orange liqueur.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Shake hard enough that you hear the ice clattering against the metal. The shaker should feel noticeably cold.
  5. Strain into your prepared glass. If using a shaker with a built-in strainer, pour directly. If using a mason jar, hold back the ice with the lid or pour through a fine mesh strainer. Fill the glass with fresh ice for an on-the-rocks version, or serve straight up without ice.
  6. Garnish and serve immediately. Add a thin apple slice or a cinnamon stick. Enjoy within five minutes of making.

Notes

Don’t rim the glass too far in advance; the cinnamon sugar can get sticky. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and liqueurs with non-alcoholic spirits and a dash of vanilla extract. Batch the liquid ingredients (minus lime juice) up to 24 hours ahead for parties.

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

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