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Best Apple Cider Margarita Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Sugar Rim

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This Best Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Sugar Rim is the perfect fall cocktail—tart, sweet, and warm all at once, with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar rim that makes every sip feel like a celebration. Quick and easy to make in under 10 minutes, it’s ideal for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces (120 ml) apple cider, preferably unfiltered
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) silver tequila (e.g., Espolòn Blanco or Casamigos)
  • 1 ounce (30 ml) triple sec (e.g., Cointreau)
  • 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Lime wedge for rimming
  • Ice
  • Apple slice for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim: Mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small shallow dish. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar, twisting gently to coat. Tap off any excess. Set the glass aside.
  2. Juice your lime: Roll the lime on the counter under your palm before cutting to release more juice. Cut in half and juice until you have 1 ounce.
  3. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice. Add 4 ounces apple cider, 2 ounces silver tequila, 1 ounce triple sec, and 1 ounce fresh lime juice.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels frosty cold.
  5. Fill your prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the margarita into the glass.
  6. Garnish with a thin apple slice and/or lime wheel if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Chill the glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving to keep the drink colder longer. For a smoky variation, swap silver tequila for mezcal. For a non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and triple sec and add ginger beer and extra apple cider. The liquid mixture (cider, tequila, triple sec, lime juice) can be mixed ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours; shake with ice and rim glasses just before serving.

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