Apple Cider Margarita Recipe

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5 from 4 votes

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Yield 2 cocktails

Category Drinks / Cocktails

Cuisine Mexican Inspired

Description

A sweet-tart margarita recipe made with apple cider for a fall-inspired cocktail.

Ingredients

For 2 Cocktails

▢ 6 ounces apple cider
▢ 4 ounces tequila blanco
▢ 2 ounces fresh lime juice
▢ 1 ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
▢ Flaky sea salt (or sugar) and apple pie spice, for rim

For Pitcher of Cocktails (8 servings)

▢ 24 ounces (3 cups) apple cider
▢ 16 ounces (2 cups) tequila blanco
▢ 8 ounces (1 cup) lime juice
▢ 4 ounces (½ cup) orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier

Instructions

Rim Glasses

In a shallow bowl, mix together a bit of salt (or sugar) and a pinch of apple pie spice.
Run a lime wedge around rims of glasses then dip in salt-spice mixture.
Fill glasses with ice.

Two Apple Cider Margaritas

Add 6 ounces apple cider, 4 ounces tequila, 2 ounces lime juice and 1 ounce orange liqueur to a shaker filled with ice.
Secure lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds.
Strain cocktail into two rocks glasses filled with ice.
Garnish with apple slices and serve.

Pitcher of Margaritas

In a large pitcher, combine 24 ounces apple cider, 16 ounces tequila, 8 ounces lime juice and 4 ounces orange liqueur.
Add ½ cup ice and stir until completely dissolved.
Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serve over ice in rocks glasses rimmed with spiced salt. Garnish with apple slices and enjoy.

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Notes

The pitcher of margaritas can be made up to 1 day ahead of time. Store it covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 3mgSugar: 10g

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