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Add some fall flavor to your life with an Apple Cider Margarita! It’s an easy four ingredient fall cocktail you can mix up in minutes for one or a pitcher for a crowd.
You’ll get the deliciously fragrant warmth of apple cider, shaken with tequila, lime and simple syrup. This combination turns a classic margarita into your favorite fall sip!
This is a fabulous update on my famous margarita with a fall twist. This Apple Cider Margarita is a taste of fall and is the perfect sip for bonfires, Thanksgiving, and to accompany all of your favorite Mexican eats!
Making your own margarita mix is so easy and SO amazing! It’s fresh and flavorful without the bitter taste. Once you have a sip, you’ll never use a store-bought sweet and sour mix again!
If you love a unique spin on a favorite margarita, don’t skip my Champagne Margarita.
Come fall, I crave apple everything (you can find all of my favorite Apple Recipes here!) – even in my margaritas! It’s a fun fall twist you can’t resist! A hint of warm spices, apple flavor, a touch of lime and your favorite tequila sweetened with a hint of simple syrup.
I rim the glass with a mix of cinnamon sugar and sea salt for a sweet and salty, festive touch. It’s picture perfect served with a cinnamon stick and star of anise!
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Why You’ll Love Apple Cider Margaritas
- Fall Flavor
- Easy to make
- Perfect for a single cocktail or a crowd
- Customizable
Apple Cider Margarita Ingredients
- Apple Cider – Homemade or store-bought.
- Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed or 100% real lime juice.
- Tequila – Use your favorite tequila!
- Simple Syrup – A blend of sugar and salt sweetens this cocktail. You can substitute agave, honey or maple syrup if you prefer.
Variations
- Make a Pear Cider Margarita simply substituting apple for pear.
- Add a hint of citrus flavor by adding one ounce of orange liqueur. Cointreau and triple sec both work well. (Read about my Cadillac Margarita for more on this technique!)
- Add smoky flavor by lighting the cinnamon stick on fire just before serving.
- Substitute cinnamon sugar rim with apple pie spice and sugar.
- Substitute simple syrup with Caramel Sauce for a hint of caramel apple flavor.
How to Make an Apple Cider Margarita
- Rim the Glass – Run a lime wedge over the top of the glass or dip in a shallow plate of simple syrup. Combine cinnamon, sugar and salt on a shallow plate and dip!
- Fill with Ice – Fill your cup to the brim with cubed or crushed ice.
- Shake and Pour – Combine cider, lime juice, tequila and simple syrup. Shake, pour, garnish and serve!
How to Make Simple Syrup
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine a half cup of water and a half cup of granulated sugar.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved, allow to cool or add ice to cool before mixing into your fall cocktail.
Tips
- Make it with crushed ice. So simple, but really makes a significant difference – crushed ice always ends up being our favorite for margaritas.
- Use great tequila. The tequila you choose can enhance or detract from the flavor of this apple cider margarita. If you’re interested in digging into how to choose a great tequila, start with my Complete Tequila Guide.
- Serve a crowd. It’s easy to double or triple this recipe – just use the 1x2x3x bar in the printable recipe card to multiply ingredients!
Learn how to set up a Margarita Bar for the ultimate fiesta! Guests can serve themselves and customize each cocktail.
Can I make this into a frozen margarita?
Yes, you can! Simply combine the ingredients (with as much ice as you’d like) in your blender for a frozen, frothy apple cider margarita!
How to Store Apple Margaritas
- Refrigerate – Store in a sealed jar up to 1 week refrigerated.
- Freeze – Store in an airtight container and freeze up to 3 months.
Love a good margarita? Don’t skip my Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas for another incredible twist on this classic cocktail!
What to Do with Leftovers
- Add fall flavor to Tequila Lime Shrimp Skewers
- Toss with rice
- Marinate Carne Asada
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Dietary Considerations
- Gluten Free – Use 100% Agave Tequila
- Dairy Free
- Nut Free
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Apple Cider Margarita
Add some fall flavor to your life with an Apple Cider Margarita! It's an easy four ingredient fall cocktail you can mix up in minutes for one or a pitcher for a crowd.
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Ingredients
- 1½ ounces tequila
- 1½ ounces apple cider
- 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ ounce or ½ lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
Optional Garnish
- cinnamon stick
- star of anise
Instructions
- Rim the glass by running a lime wedge over the lip or dipping onto a shallow plate of simple syrup. On a separate shallow plate, combine cinnamon, sugar and salt. Dip glass.
- Fill glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker or jar, combine tequila, cider, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake well.
- Garnish and serve.
Tips
Variations
- Substitute Apple Cider with Pear Cider
- Add 1 ounce of Cointreau or Triple Sec
- Light the cinnamon stick on fire just before serving
- Substitute cinnamon with apple pie spice
- Substitute simple syrup with Caramel Sauce
How to Make Simple Syrup
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine a half cup of water and a half cup of granulated sugar.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved, allow to cool or add ice to cool before mixing into your fall cocktail.
To Store
- Refrigerate – Store in a sealed jar up to 1 week refrigerated.
- Freeze – Store in an airtight container and freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 157kcal (8%), Carbohydrates: 16g (5%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 1g (2%), Saturated Fat: 1g (5%), Sodium: 1169mg (49%), Potassium: 43mg (1%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 13g (14%), Vitamin C: 5mg (6%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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