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Easy Quick Spiced Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Rim

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This quick spiced apple cider margarita with cinnamon salt rim is a simple, delicious fall cocktail that comes together in about five minutes. It’s perfect for weeknights or gatherings, with a balanced flavor that even margarita skeptics will love.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz (120 ml) apple cider
  • 2 oz (60 ml) silver tequila
  • 1 oz (30 ml) orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup (optional)
  • Ice
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Lime wedge (for rimming)
  • Thin apple slices (for garnish, optional)
  • Cinnamon sticks (for garnish, optional)
  • Star anise (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon salt rim: In a small shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix with a fork until evenly distributed.
  2. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into the cinnamon salt mixture, rotating to coat evenly. Tap off excess.
  3. Fill the prepared glass with large ice cubes.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine 4 oz apple cider, 2 oz silver tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and ½ oz simple syrup (if using).
  5. Fill the shaker halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
  6. Strain the mixture into the ice-filled glass.
  7. Garnish with a thin apple slice, cinnamon stick, and star anise if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila with sparkling apple cider and orange liqueur with a splash of orange juice. For a smoky twist, use mezcal instead of tequila. The cinnamon salt rim can be adjusted to taste; a 1:3 ratio of cinnamon to salt is recommended.

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Keywords: apple cider margarita, spiced margarita, fall cocktail, cinnamon rim, quick cocktail, easy margarita

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