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Best Easy Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Sugar Rim

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This apple cider margarita is a quick and easy fall cocktail that combines tart apple cider with smooth tequila and a warm cinnamon sugar rim. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing drink that comes together in under five minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 3 oz fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
  • Ice cubes
  • Apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 lime wedge (to wet the rim)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rim: On a small, shallow plate, mix together the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Use a fork to make sure it’s evenly combined. Take a lime wedge and run it around the entire rim of your glass. Immediately dip the wet rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating the glass to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
  2. Fill the glass with ice: Add a handful of ice cubes to your prepared glass.
  3. Combine the liquid ingredients: In your cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of silver tequila, 3 oz of fresh apple cider, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec.
  4. Shake with ice: Fill your shaker about halfway with ice cubes. Seal it tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
  5. Strain and pour: Remove the lid from your shaker and strain the mixture into your prepared, ice-filled glass.
  6. Garnish and serve: Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh, unfiltered apple cider and fresh lime juice. The cinnamon sugar rim is best applied just before serving. For a non-alcoholic version, omit the tequila and triple sec and top with sparkling water. The drink can be made ahead by mixing the liquid ingredients (without ice) and storing in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

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