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Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Sugar Rim

Apple cider margarita with a cinnamon sugar rim combines blanco tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and cider in a shaken fall cocktail. Serve it over ice in rocks glasses for a crisp, frosty drink with a spiced, sweet rim.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the cinnamon sugar rim
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 lime wedge
For the margaritas
  • 4 oz blanco tequila
  • 2 oz triple sec
  • 0.5 cup apple cider
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 cups ice divided

Equipment

  • 1 small plate
  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 2 8-ounce rocks glasses

Method
 

Make the cinnamon sugar rim
  1. Stir the sugar and cinnamon together on a small plate.
  2. Rub the lime wedge around the rims of two 8-ounce rocks glasses.
  3. Dip each rim into the cinnamon sugar.
Make the margaritas
  1. Add the tequila, triple sec, apple cider, lime juice, and 1 cup of ice to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
  3. Fill the prepared glasses with the remaining 2 cups of ice.
  4. Strain the margaritas evenly into the glasses.

Notes

For the frosti​​est texture, shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty and serve immediately. Refrigerate any unshaken margarita mixture for up to 1 day; do not freeze.