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Easy Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Sugar Rim

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A perfectly balanced fall cocktail where tart apple cider meets smooth tequila, bright lime, and warm cinnamon, finished with a crunchy cinnamon sugar rim. Quick to make and impressive enough for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 120 ml (½ cup) apple cider, preferably unfiltered
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) silver tequila (blanco), such as Espolòn or Casamigos
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons) orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • Ice (large cubes preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Lime wedge (for rimming the glass)
  • Apple slices (for garnish, optional)
  • Cinnamon stick (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: In a small shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Rim the glass: Run a lime wedge around the entire rim of a rocks glass. Gently press the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture at a slight angle, rotating until fully coated. Tap off excess and let sit for a minute.
  3. Fill the glass with ice, using large cubes if possible.
  4. Mix the cocktail: In a separate pitcher or mixing glass, combine 120 ml (½ cup) apple cider, 60 ml (¼ cup) silver tequila, 30 ml (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice, and 30 ml (2 tablespoons) orange liqueur. Stir gently for about 15 seconds.
  5. Pour the mixture over the ice in the prepared glass, pouring slowly to avoid splashing the rim.
  6. Garnish with a thin apple slice and/or a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best results; bottled lime juice will taste flat. Chill the glass beforehand to keep the drink cold longer. Do not oversweeten—apple cider and the cinnamon sugar rim add enough sweetness. Stir, do not shake, to avoid foam. For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and orange liqueur with sparkling water and a splash of orange juice. The cinnamon sugar rim is essential for the full experience.

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