Apple Cider Margarita

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling
Yield 1 serving
Test Kitchen Approved
This apple cider margarita captures the flavor of fall with an easy-to-make cider syrup.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 gallon apple cider
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • Cinnamon sugar, optional
  • 1-1/2 ounces resposado or anejo tequila
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 1/4 ounce Triple Sec
  • Dash Angostura bitters

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring cider to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 2 cups, about 3 hours. Occasionally skim and discard foam and solids that rise to top while simmering. Transfer apple cider syrup to a resealable container. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. If desired, moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lemon wedge and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice.
    In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lemon juice, Triple Sec, bitters and 1 ounce apple cider syrup. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lemon wedge. Cover and refrigerate remaining syrup for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 248 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

This seasonal cocktail uses the spices of cinnamon and Angostura bitters to create its warm and inviting flavor. Made with apple cider and reposado tequila, this will quickly become your favorite comfort drink during the fall. —Ian Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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