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Cozy Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Rim: The Best Easy Fall Cocktail

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A cozy fall cocktail combining tart apple cider, smooth tequila, fresh lime, and maple syrup, finished with a warm cinnamon-sugar rim. Quick and easy to make, perfect for gatherings or a quiet night in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • 3 ounces apple cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce maple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Lime wedge (for rim)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon rim: On a small shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir together with a fork until evenly mixed. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass to wet the outer edge, then dip the rim into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, rotating to coat evenly. Tap off any excess. Set aside.
  2. Fill the glass with ice: Add a handful of large ice cubes to the prepared glass. Set aside.
  3. Combine the liquid ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add 2 ounces silver tequila, 3 ounces apple cider, 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, and 1/2 ounce maple syrup. Add the maple syrup last to prevent sticking.
  4. Shake it up: Fill the shaker halfway with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty on the outside.
  5. Strain and serve: Remove the lid and strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the fresh ice. If you don’t have a strainer, hold back the ice with the lid slightly ajar and pour carefully.
  6. Garnish (optional): Add a thin apple slice or a cinnamon stick for an extra cozy touch.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best results. Silver or blanco tequila is recommended; avoid reposado or añejo. For a less sweet version, reduce maple syrup to 1/4 ounce or omit. The drink is best served immediately. Make-ahead: mix tequila, cider, lime juice, and maple syrup in a pitcher and refrigerate up to 24 hours; shake with ice and rim glasses fresh when serving.

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