Apple Cider Margaritas (Single or Pitcher)
Description
A sweet-tart margarita recipe made with apple cider for a fall-inspired cocktail.
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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.
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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