Thanksgiving Margarita Cocktail
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5
Thanksgiving Margarita Cocktail
Description
This cocktail combines 1800 tequila with apple cider, pear juice, apricot juice, and orange liqueur, layered into a glass rimmed by dipping in simple syrup and then brown sugar. The brown sugar on the rim hardens after a few minutes, adding a sweet, textured edge to each sip. The mixture is stirred gently with ice to chill without diluting the flavors heavily. The final garnish of a pear slice and cinnamon stick introduces a visual and aromatic touch conducive to fall and Thanksgiving themes.
The drink balances the warm agave flavor of tequila with crisp fruity notes of apple and pear juices and the subtle sweetness of apricot juice and orange liqueur. The brown sugar rim provides a contrasting sweetness and texture, while the cinnamon enhances the seasonal character.
This cocktail is well suited for holiday meals or parties where a festive, fruity margarita variation complements seasonal food and ambiance.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz tequila 1800 brand
- ½ oz orange liqueur
- 2 oz apple cider
- 1 oz Apricot Juice
- 1 oz pear juice
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. simple syrup
- pear or apple slice, to garnish
- cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- On a small appetizer plate pour 2 tbsp of simple syrup.
- On a separate appetizer plate pour 2 tbsp of brown sugar.
- Dip the cocktail glass into the simple syrup and then into the brown sugar. Keep the glass in the brown sugar for 3-4 minutes to allow the sugar to harden.
- In your rimmed cocktail glass add your juices and stir to combine Fill with ice.
- Pour the 1800 tequila in and lightly stir.
- Top with Orange liquor.
- Top with a pear slice and cinnamon stick.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 66g | 132% |
| Vitamin A | 374IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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