Autumn Apple Spice Margarita

Margaritas aren't just for summer! This fall-inspired apple cider margarita is a delightful combination of sweet apple cider, crisp tequila, and a hint of cinnamon. With a cinnamon sugar rim for that extra touch of fall, it's the perfect cocktail to impress your guests with during the cooler months.

Autumn Apple Spice Margarita

A delightful fall-inspired apple cider margarita with a cinnamon sugar rim for that extra touch of fall.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 2 oz apple cider
  • 1 oz seltzer
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • apple slice
  • cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. Mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar on a small plate.
  2. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup and cinnamon until the cinnamon is dissolved.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and the cinnamon maple syrup. Add ice, cover, and shake for 10-15 seconds.
  5. Strain the margarita into a glass filled with ice.
  6. Top with seltzer.
  7. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.