Name: Cinnamon Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces tequila (Reposado or Blanco); 1/2 ounce Cointreau or triple sec; 1/2 ounce cinnamon syrup; 1/2 ounce lime juice; Garnish: apple slices, cinnamon stick, and cinnamon sugar (for the rim)

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A delicious cinnamon margarita recipe sweetened with a simple brown sugar syrup!

This cinnamon margarita is packed with all the cozy and comforting flavors you're craving this holiday season!

cinnamon margarita with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Margarita

While some reach for warm drinks when the temperatures drop, I prefer to go with a classic Margarita. It's a bit untraditional, but with festive flavors, it feels like a cozy hug and warms you up from the inside!

This weekend, I visited downtown New Orleans with some girlfriends and had lunch at a local café when I spotted a cinnamon margarita on the happy hour menu! Naturally, I had to try it, and after one sip, I was hooked! Inspiring me to recreate it at home, with a brown sugar twist, and share this epic recipe you'll be sipping all season long!

Ingredients

For this margarita, I recommend using tequila Reposado for a smoother caramel flavor; Blanco or Silver also works well. You'll also need Cointreau or triple sec, lime juice, and cinnamon syrup (store-bought or made at home with the recipe I share below).

How to Make a Cinnamon Margarita

Grab your cocktail shaker, and let's get shaking:

Make the syrup first, if you're using homemade cinnamon syrup, and allow it to cool before making your Margarita. Now's also the perfect time to rim your glass so you can enjoy your drink right after making it.
Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Give everything a vigorous shake until the sides of the glass are nice and frosted.
Serve the shaken mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.

Garnishes

To elevate this cocktail, I like to add festive garnishes like apple slices and cinnamon sticks to compliment the Margarita's flavors. You can also mix it up with other seasonal favorites like star anise, dried orange slices, or rosemary for extra flare!

What to Serve with Cinnamon Margaritas

Hosting a crowd? Pair this cocktail with my Jamaican jerk chicken tacos or crowd-pleasing chicken enchilada tacos, and don't forget to top it with my spicy guacamole for a kick of heat! If you need a second drink to wow your guests, serve it with a Cinnamon Tequila Sour.

Cinnamon Margarita

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

A delicious cinnamon margarita recipe sweetened with a simple brown sugar syrup!

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Ingredients

1 ½ ounces tequila, Reposado or Blanco
½ ounce Cointreau or triple sec
½ ounce cinnamon syrup
½ ounce lime juice
Garnish: apple slices, cinnamon stick, and cinnamon sugar (for the rim)

Instructions

Prep:

Make the cinnamon syrup first and let it cool down to room temperature before making the cocktail.
If you enjoy a rimmed glass, rub a lime wedge along the rim and dip the glass in cinnamon sugar.

Shake:

In a shaker filled halfway with ice, add the tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, lime juice, and cinnamon syrup. Shake vigorously until the sides are frosted.

Serve:

Pour the cocktail with the ice into a lowball glass. Top with additional ice if necessary, and garnish with a thin apple slice and cinnamon stick.

Notes

Make the cinnamon simple syrup by adding 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup water, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small sauce pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook on low heat for 5 minutes as the brown sugar dissolves. Let it cool down completely, transfer it inside a jar, and refrigerate for up to 6 months.