Apple Cider Margaritas
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4.8
Apple Cider Margaritas
Description
The base of Apple Cider Margaritas is a cinnamon simple syrup made by dissolving sugar in water with a cinnamon stick to impart spice. This syrup complements the fresh apple cider (or juice), tequila, brandy, and freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice, which provide a balance of sweetness, warmth, and acidity.
The ingredients are combined in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shaken until cold, then strained into glasses rimmed with cinnamon sugar and garnished with apple slices, star anise pods, rosemary sprigs, and cinnamon sticks. These garnishes add aromatic layers enhancing the drinking experience.
The recipe includes guidance to prepare a large batch by scaling ingredients, allowing preparation ahead of social gatherings. Storing the mixture in the refrigerator keeps it chilled for serving. This cocktail is well-suited for festive occasions such as holidays, offering a seasonal twist on a classic margarita with its apple and cinnamon elements.
Make a large batch in advance and store in the refrigerator to serve cold for parties or holidays.Scaling up the ingredient quantities can yield multiple servings, convenient for entertaining.Garnishes like apple slices, star anise, rosemary, and cinnamon sticks add aroma and visual appeal.
Ingredients
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. lemon juice or lime juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ oz. simple syrup cinnamon flavored
- cinnamon sugar for garnish
- apple for garnish, slices
- star anise for garnish
- rosemary for garnish, sprigs
- cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
Make the Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water.
- Whisk until sugar has dissolved completely.
- Remove from heat and transfer syrup to a mason jar (or other glass container).
- Add cinnamon stick to syrup.
- Cover the jar and allow syrup to cool completely before using.
Apple Cider Margaritas
- Combine margarita ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until cold.
- Strain into prepared glasses and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Prepare a large batch in a pitcher and refrigerate to serve chilled, perfect for parties or holiday gatherings.
- Scale ingredients accordingly to make 12 servings: 18 oz apple cider, 12 oz tequila, 6 oz brandy, 6 oz lemon juice, and 3 oz cinnamon simple syrup.
- Use cinnamon sugar for the glass rim and garnish drinks with apple slices, star anise, rosemary, and cinnamon sticks for added aroma and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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