Perfect Apple Cider Fall Margarita (Easy Recipe!)

Perfect Apple Cider Fall Margarita! This fall-inspired margarita is the ultimate seasonal cocktail! Made with a delicious homemade apple cider syrup, fresh lime juice, tequila, and a touch of maple syrup, it’s sweet, tangy, and irresistibly cozy. Perfect for holiday gatherings or relaxing evenings, this easy recipe brings autumn flavors to your glass in just minutes.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: apple cider margarita, fall margarita, latin cocktails

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: margarita

Calories: 421kcal

Author: Juyali (ju-ja-lee)

Equipment

A Mason Jar to shake up the ingredients or cocktail sharer. A serving glass and a saucepan.

Ingredients

Apple Cider Syrup Ingredients

1 cup Apple Cider
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup

Margarita Ingredients

2 ounces Tequila
1/2 ounce Orange Liqueur
4 ounces Homemade Apple Cider Syrup
Fresh lime juice – juice from 1/2 a lime.

Cinnamon Sugar Rim Ingredients

Lime Wedge
1 Teaspoon Coarse or Sea Salt
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
A Sprinkle of Cayenne Pepper – Adjust based on your spice preference.
Garnish optionalFinish your margarita with a touch of elegance! Add a few fresh apple slices for a crisp, fruity accent. Tuck in a sprig of fresh rosemary or sprig of rosemary for a fragrant, festive garnish that enhances the cocktail’s presentation and aroma.

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Apple Cider Syrup

Take your margarita to the next level by crafting a flavorful apple cider syrup
In a small saucepan combine the syrup ingredients — Apple Cider, Brown Sugar, and Maple Syrup. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let the syrup cool before using it in your margarita.

Step 2: Prepare de Glass

Create the perfect sugar-rimmed glass for your cocktail! On a small plate, mix the cinnamon sugar rim ingredients: Coarse salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the margarita glass into the mixture, twisting gently to coat the rim.

Step 3: Prepare de Margarita

In a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice, combine tequila, orange liquor, apple cider syrup, and lime juice. Shake well until the mixture is chilled. Strain into your prepared sugar-rimmed glass filled with ice.

Step 4: Garnish

Finish your margarita with a touch of elegance!
Add a few fresh apple slices for a crisp, fruity accent. Tuck in a sprig of fresh rosemary or sprig of rosemary for a fragrant, festive garnish that enhances the cocktail’s presentation and aroma. Serve immediately and enjoy the ultimate fall-inspired cocktail!

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