Thanksgiving Margarita (Apple Cider Margarita)
This Thanksgiving Margarita is sweet, sour, and reminiscent of fall. All you need is 4 simple ingredients. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, apple slice and a sprig of fresh rosemary for the perfect hosting touch!
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 93.39kcal
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Pitcher optional
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Rim
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
To Make 2 Cocktails
- 3 ounces silver or blanco tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur triple sec or Cointreau
- 1-2 ounces lime juice
- 4-6 ounces apple cider (more or less depending on your preference)
- Ice
To Make a Pitcher (8 Servings)
- 1 ½ cups silver or blanco tequila
- ⅔ cup orange liqueur triple sec or Cointreau
- 1 cup lime juice
- 3 cups apple cider
- Ice
Garnishes (Optional)
- Apple slices
- Lime slices
- Cinnamon sticks
- Fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare your glasses by dipping the rims in lime juice followed by the cinnamon sugar mixture.
To Make 2 Cocktails
- In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, apple cider and ice. Secure the lid and shake to combine.
- Fill cocktail glasses with ice and pour about 4 ounces into each glass. Garnish with apple and lime slices, cinnamon stick and rosemary.
To Make a Pitcher
- In a large pitcher, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and apple cider. Top with ice and garnish the pitcher with apple slices and lime slices. Stir to combine with a large spoon.
- Fill the glasses with ice and pour about 4 ounces into each glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and rosemary.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Go all out on the garnish! This is what will make your margaritas feel extra special and restaurant-worthy. Friends and family may even request them every year.
- Slice the apples right before serving. Apples oxidize quickly and will begin to brown if they are prepared too early.
- Juice the limes with a citrus juicer. This will allow you to get as much out of the limes as possible and make the whole process as fast as possible.
- Don't add too much orange liqueur. Apple cider is already pretty sweet, so adding too much orange liqueur may make it overly sweet. Adjust the ingredient amounts at the end after tasting. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add some agave nectar, honey or maple syrup.
- If you are prepping this Thanksgiving margarita for your holiday dinner or party, mix the margarita ingredients together in the base of a pitcher, then tightly cover it with plastic wrap.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This will keep for up to 3 days. Mix in the ice and sliced apples and limes right before serving at your Thanksgiving dinner.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 93.39kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.91g | Protein: 0.17g | Fat: 0.15g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4.39mg | Potassium: 92.03mg | Fiber: 0.21g | Sugar: 12.39g | Vitamin A: 11.93IU | Vitamin C: 7.34mg | Calcium: 8.09mg | Iron: 0.1mg
