Spiced Apple Cider Fiesta

This Spiced Apple Cider Fiesta combines the warmth of apple, cinnamon, and orange with a splash of tequila, creating a festive and flavorful margarita. The sugar-coated rim adds a touch of sparkle to every sip, making it the perfect drink for the holiday season.

Spiced Apple Cider Fiesta

A festive margarita with apple, cinnamon, and tequila, featuring a sugar-coated rim for added sparkle.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced, peeled & cored (add in peel and core to simple syrup)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, plus more for rim
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, plus more for rim
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 1 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1 ounce apple cider or apple juice
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 1/2 - 1 ounce honeycrisp simple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, combine all simple syrup ingredients and simmer on low for 30-60 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup and let it cool before use. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks in an airtight jar.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, apple cider or juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  4. Mix cinnamon and sugar on a small plate. Wet the edge of a low ball glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the plate of sugar.
  5. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Top with apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!