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Cozy Spiced Apple Cider Margarita – Best Easy Fall Cocktail

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A cozy spiced apple cider margarita that tastes like autumn in a glass. Quick, easy, and perfect for fall gatherings, this cocktail balances apple cider, tequila, and warm spices for a crisp, sweet, and warming drink.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces apple cider
  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • ½ ounce maple syrup (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • For the spiced salt rim: 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • For garnish: thin apple slices, cinnamon sticks, fresh rosemary sprig (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the spiced salt rim: In a small shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar if using. Mix together.
  2. Prep your glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim into the spiced salt mixture to coat evenly. Tap off excess and set aside.
  3. Combine the liquid ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add 4 ounces apple cider, 2 ounces silver tequila, 1 ounce orange liqueur, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, ½ ounce maple syrup (if using), ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves.
  4. Add ice and shake: Fill the shaker halfway with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  5. Fill your glass with ice: Add fresh ice to the prepared glass.
  6. Strain and pour: Strain the margarita into the glass over the fresh ice. Use a fine-mesh strainer if desired to catch spice bits.
  7. Garnish and serve: Add a thin apple slice, a cinnamon stick, and a rosemary sprig if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip fresh lime juice; it balances the sweetness. Shake, don’t stir, to incorporate spices. Taste cider before adding maple syrup as sweetness varies. Spiced salt rim can be made in bulk and stored in an airtight jar for weeks.

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Keywords: apple cider margarita, fall cocktail, spiced margarita, easy cocktail, autumn drink, tequila cocktail

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