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Perfect Spiced Apple Cider Margarita with Easy Cinnamon Rim Recipe

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This Perfect Spiced Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Sugar Rim is the fall cocktail you didn’t know you were missing. It’s bright enough to feel like a celebration but cozy enough for a quiet night in, combining tart apple cider, warm baking spices, and smooth tequila.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 2 ounces blanco tequila
  • 1 ounce fresh apple cider
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • ½ ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
  • ½ ounce simple syrup
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 thin apple slice (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
  • Optional: star anise for garnish

Instructions

  1. Toast the cinnamon stick for the rim: Place the cinnamon stick in a small dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for about 30-45 seconds, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant. Let cool for a minute.
  2. Make the cinnamon sugar rim mixture: In a small shallow dish, combine the toasted cinnamon stick (broken into pieces), 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to crush the toasted cinnamon pieces into the sugar.
  3. Prepare the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your rocks glass. Dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture, turning to coat evenly. Tap off any excess. Set aside.
  4. Juice your lime: Roll the lime on the counter before cutting. Cut in half and juice to get about 1 ounce.
  5. Combine the liquid ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add 2 ounces blanco tequila, 1 ounce fresh apple cider, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, ½ ounce orange liqueur, ½ ounce simple syrup, a pinch of ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves.
  6. Shake: Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
  7. Strain and pour: Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes. Strain the margarita mixture into the glass.
  8. Garnish and serve: Add a thin apple slice to the rim. Drop in a fresh cinnamon stick. Optionally, float a star anise on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Toast the cinnamon stick for the rim to release oils and deepen flavor. Adjust simple syrup based on sweetness of apple cider. For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and orange liqueur with extra apple cider and ginger beer or sparkling water. Batch the liquid ingredients (minus ice) ahead for parties.

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Keywords: apple cider margarita, spiced margarita, fall cocktail, cinnamon rim, tequila cocktail, apple cider drink

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