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Perfect Spiced Apple Cider Margarita: Easy 5-Minute Fall Cocktail

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A quick and easy fall cocktail combining tart apple cider, warm spices, and smooth tequila for a cozy, crowd-pleasing drink that comes together in under five minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces (60 ml) tequila blanco or reposado
  • 3 ounces (90 ml) apple cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce (15 ml) orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 1/2 ounce (15 ml) maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) coarse sugar or raw sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground allspice
  • Lime wedge (for rimming glass)
  • Apple slices (for garnish, optional)
  • Cinnamon sticks (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spiced rim: In a small shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons coarse sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon allspice. Stir until evenly distributed.
  2. Rim your glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into the spiced sugar mixture, turning to coat evenly. Tap off excess.
  3. Fill the glass with ice (preferably large cubes).
  4. Add 2 ounces tequila over the ice.
  5. Add 3 ounces apple cider.
  6. Add 1 ounce fresh lime juice.
  7. Add 1/2 ounce orange liqueur.
  8. Add 1/2 ounce maple syrup or agave nectar.
  9. Stir gently with a spoon or stir stick for 10-15 seconds until well combined and sweetener is dissolved.
  10. Garnish with a thin apple slice and/or a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh unfiltered apple cider for best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste depending on cider sweetness. For a non-alcoholic version, skip tequila and orange liqueur, add extra apple cider and a splash of sparkling water. The spiced rim mixture can be stored in an airtight container for weeks.

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