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One sip and everyone will be asking, "What's in this Spiced Apple Margarita recipe?" at your holiday parties. It's the perfect cozy cocktail.
The Best Apple Spice Margarita Recipe
When it comes to the holidays, my house tends to be the go-to gathering spot, and I love every minute of it! Last year, I made this Apple Pie Margarita and Thanksgiving Margaritas. This year, I'll serve this Spiced Apple Margarita, and I know it will be a huge hit, too!
The sweetness of apple juice, liquor, and maple syrup, combined with the notes of cinnamon and reposado tequila, makes a delightful fall cocktail.
Ingredients
I love making this cocktail with reposado tequila because its whisky-like quality pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the apple juice and cinnamon. Of course, you can also use regular tequila for this recipe. The other ingredients you'll need are lime juice, Cointreau or triple sec, and maple syrup or simple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.
How to Make a Spiced Apple Margarita
To make this margarita, simply place ice and all the ingredients in the shaker and give everything a good shake until the sides of the glass are nice and frosted.
Can This Spiced Apple Margarita Be Made With Apple Cider?
Absolutely! Because apple cider is noticeably less sweet than apple juice, I recommend making the cocktail and giving it a quick taste test before pouring it. You can then add more maple syrup or simple syrup to sweeten the cocktail if necessary.
How Can I Make This Margarita Extra Special?
To elevate this Spiced Apple Margarita, try rimming each glass with cinnamon sugar for a sweet touch with every sip, or garnishing with festive decorum like star anise, rosemary sprigs, fresh apple slices, and cinnamon sticks!
Spiced Apple Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 ounces apple juice
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces Reposado tequila*
- ½ ounce Cointreau or triple sec
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or simple syrup, optional
Instructions
Make the marg:
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Fill a shaker with ice. Pour apple juice, lime juice, tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, cinnamon, and maple syrup or simple syrup if using. Shake well to combine until the shaker is frosted.
Serve & Garnish
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and garnish with apple slices, star anise cloves, or rosemary as an optional garnish!
Notes
- Use classic silver or Blanco tequila if you don't have reposado tequila.
- You can use apple juice or apple cider for this cocktail. If using apple cider, try it after mixing and adjust the sweetener if it's too tart.
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