Apple Cider Margaritas

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4.8

264 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    2 cocktails

  • Calories

    125 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Apple Cider Margaritas

Celebrate fall flavors by mixing up a batch of Apple Cider Margaritas! Made with apple cider, tequila, brandy, lemon juice and a homemade cinnamon simple syrup, these cocktails are the perfect drink to serve on a chilly fall or winter evening. As an added bonus, they can be made in a pitcher for a crowd! Whether you're serving one or many, these Apple Cider Margaritas make the perfect harvest drink for all to enjoy on a chilly fall evening.

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Ingredients

Servings

Cinnamon Simple Syrup (Makes enough for 16 batches of margaritas)

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Apple Cider Margaritas (Makes 2 margaritas)

  • 3 oz. apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 oz. tequila
  • 1 oz. brandy
  • 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice
  • ½ oz. cinnamon simple syrup
  • cinnamon sugar for garnish
  • Apple slices for garnish
  • star anise for garnish
  • rosemary sprigs for garnish
  • cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions

Make the Cinnamon Simple Syrup

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. 
  2. Whisk until sugar has dissolved completely. 
  3. Remove from heat and transfer syrup to a mason jar (or other glass container). 
  4. Add cinnamon stick to syrup. 
  5. Cover the jar and allow syrup to cool completely before using.

Apple Cider Margaritas

  1. Combine margarita ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 
  2. Shake until cold. 
  3. Strain into prepared glasses and garnish before serving.

Notes

  • You could prepare a large batch of these in a pitcher and shake over ice just before serving. This is a great option for a party or holiday because it gives you more face time with your guests. Make your pitcher the day before and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
  • To make a 12-serving batch, combine the following in your favorite pitcher:
  • Serve over ice in individual glasses, and keep cold in the refrigerator!
  • 18 oz. apple cider (or apple juice)
  • 12 oz. tequila
  • 6 oz. brandy
  • 6 oz. lemon juice
  • 3 oz. cinnamon simple syrup

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cocktail Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cocktails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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