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Apple Cider Margarita Cocktail

August 18, 2018 12 Comments

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Apple Cider Margarita with Apple Slice Garnish and Cinnamon Sugar Rim and Apple Slice Garnish
Apple Cider Margarita with Apple Slice Garnish

The perfect seasonal libation, this Apple Cider Margarita might just convince you too that margaritas aren’t just for summer anymore!

Apple Cider Margarita

There was a time not too long ago, well probably 5 years ago, when I never EVER made a margarita outside of the heat of summer. Something about that combination of fresh citrus and tequila simply screamed warm weather to me and I stuck with that mantra for many years. Thankfully things change and I’m always experimenting; this time around the result was this delicious Apple Cider Margarita Cocktail.

Don’t get me wrong, I think this Margarita is simply the best ever; hands down, and is still a summer staple but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t found some really, I mean REALLY tasting versions along the way.

No longer subject to just summer, now it’s fun to create something using seasonal produce and today it’s all about the apple. I’m really not trying to hurry summer along; I just had some apples and a gift of ginger syrup and it seemed meant to be; the results say I was right!

Apple Cider Margarita

Summer means blueberries, blackberries and strawberries, and right now in Colorado it’s actually all about peaches. I ordered twenty pounds of Colorado peaches but they are not quite ripe enough so the apples in my fruit bowl were calling to me instead.

Trust me; heading towards apples does not equate to seeing me starting to scream pumpkin; nope, not quite there yet. But I can’t deny my love for apples and pears and I’ve been in an apple state of mind lately. It’s the perfect star of this Apple Cider Margarita.

With all of the varieties now available, cooking and baking and margarita making is so much more interesting!

I had a bottle of apple cider in the fridge from Martinelli and it was perfect for this margarita. I normally like to either make my own cider or buy unfiltered (much like OJ with pulp, I like it with some body) but I love how this turned out; crystal clear and refreshing with flavors of ginger and cinnamon to boot.

Really an excellent late summer/fall tipple (that word is simply not used enough!).

Apple Cider Margarita

I used a bottle of ginger syrup I was given as a gift that came from World Market but I’ve also included a recipe in the Notes for making your own. It’s so good; try it on ice cream too.

I’m not ready to go full steam ahead into Fall just yet but this drink really hit the spot this past weekend; it’s another great transitional drink; fall flavors meet classic bracing margarita!

Love Apple Cider like I do? Here are some more favorite cocktails! Hope to see you next week with something peachy!

More Fantastic Apple Cider Cocktails!

1

Apple Cider Bellini with Rosemary

2

Gin, Apple Cider and Ginger Beer Cocktail

3

Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail

4

Hard Apple Cider Sangria

5

Bourbon and Apple Cider Cocktail

6

Warm Caramel Apple Cider Martini Cocktail

7

Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider Cocktail

8

Bourbon, Cranberry, and Warm Apple Cider Cocktail

9

Apple Ciderfest Cocktail

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Apple Cider Margarita with Apple Slice Garnish  Apple Cider Margarita with Apple Slice Garnish and Cinnamon Sugar Rim and Apple Slice Garnish

Yield: 2 Cocktails

Apple Cider Margarita

Apple Cider Margarita

The perfect margarita for Fall, this version combines apple cider with tequila and includes a Cinnamon Sugar rim.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the Rim:

  • Cinnamon sugar (See Notes)

For the Cocktail:

  • 6 ounces apple cider
  • 4 ounces Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila
  • 1 ounce Ginger Simple Syrup (See Notes)
  • 1 ounce Orange Liqueur
  • Apple Slice for Garnish

Instructions

Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar on a shallow plate.

Dip the edge of glasses into apple cider and then dip into the cinnamon sugar to rim the edges of the glass. Fill the glasses with ice.

To Make the Cocktail

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the apple cider, tequila, ginger simple syrup and orange liqueur. Shake until chilled. Strain into ice filled glasses.

Garnish with an apple slice.

Notes

Cinnamon Sugar

Only two ingredients, it is a sugar to cinnamon ration of 4:1; for example 4 Tablespoons of Sugar with 1 Tablespoon of Cinnamon and as always adjust to your taste, I do like mine VERY cinnamony!

Ginger Syrup

1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar and a thumb size of ginger grated in a saucepan. Bring to boil until sugar dissolves and let sit until completely cool. Strain and discard ginger

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 892Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 192gFiber: 11gSugar: 172gProtein: 1g

The nutritional information is computer-generated and only an estimate. If you need to use nutrition information we suggest you confirm these totals with your own program.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Tequila

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    October 26, 2018 at 8:05 am

    Hi That looks like a perfect big batch drink for a fall party! I was wondering if you used apple juice instead of cider because the drink is so clear. The cider around here is opaque and cloudy, Thanks
    Reply
    • Barb says

      October 26, 2018 at 9:42 am

      I used some filtered cider Mary so it was clear. I would actually go with either but I think the taste of cider is so much better than just apple juice so if the drink is a bit cloudier, it will also taste better!
      Reply
  2. Robotance says

    August 25, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    I think its safe to call margarita to be a crowd pleaser. The apple cider margarita looks wonderful. I am looking forward to making this one. Thank you for sharing.
    Reply
  3. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    August 18, 2018 at 8:15 am

    Apple season is just about here, so this is so seasonal. What next, a pumpkin spice margarita? :D This looks really look -- nice and refreshing. Thanks!
    Reply
    • Barb says

      August 19, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      Apples I'm ready for but pumpkin? No sir, not until I can buy a pumpkin on the vine! :)
      Reply
  4. Anna @annaDishes says

    October 9, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    What a gorgeous bevvie! Sounds perfectly autumnal and so crisp. I'll have to try soon!
    Reply
  5. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    October 9, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    It's not blistering hot here just yet but it's coming. It was hot down south last week (it's supposed to be hot up north when you're down under) but we were pleasantly balmy. I love a good margarita and when I saw apple cider in your margarita my heart started to beat a bit faster. I would really enjoy serving this to friends.
    Reply
  6. Fran @ G'day Souffle' says

    October 9, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    I'm always on the lookout to try new Margaritas- this looks great! I'd also like to see your new Halloween cocktail- perhaps has a ghost peeking out from the brim of the glass?
    Reply
  7. Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says

    October 9, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    You're right, why am I only drinking margaritas in the summer? This combo is fantastic!
    Reply
  8. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says

    October 9, 2015 at 11:58 am

    Love that you have a mini party in your fridge! Great way to wrap up a Friday :) This cocktail looks great. I love apple and ginger flavors together.
    Reply

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