Apple Cider Margarita
This Apple Cider Margarita is one of my go-to cocktails in the Fall!
Ingredients
- Lemon wedge, for rimming the glass
- Kosher or coarse salt, for optional rim
- Ice cubes
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice, ~1 lemon
- 2 to 3 ounces apple cider, adjust for preferred sweetness
- 2 ounces tequila blanco
- 2 ounces lemon-flavored sparkling water, (seltzer)
- Optional: Dash of cinnamon or cinnamon sticks
Instructions
Prepare the glass
- Take a small wedge of lemon and run it around the rim of your glass to moisten it. On a small plate, spread an even layer of salt. Gently press the glass rim into the salt at a 45° angle, coating only the outside of the rim to keep the salt out of your drink.
Build the margarita
- Fill the glass with ice (crushed or cubes). Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, apple cider, tequila, and lemon sparkling water or seltzer. Stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding a little more apple cider if desired. For a delish variation, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top for a cozy, spiced twist. Garnish with a lemon wedge, and enjoy!
Notes
To scale the recipe up
• Quadruple the ingredients to fill a pitcher for a crowd. Or set up a margarita bar and everyone can make their own! Variations
• For sweeter sip, use a cinnamon-sugar rim instead of salt. Just mix ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar and use that in place of salt. Nutrition
Math does not include salt rim.
• Quadruple the ingredients to fill a pitcher for a crowd. Or set up a margarita bar and everyone can make their own! Variations
• For sweeter sip, use a cinnamon-sugar rim instead of salt. Just mix ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar and use that in place of salt. Nutrition
Math does not include salt rim.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 glassCalories: 170Carbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 8g— Natural Sugar: 8g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin C: 24mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.