Description
This margarita blends silver tequila and triple sec with tangy lime and sweet Honeycrisp cider, all shaken icy cold. Cinnamon-sugared rim and apple slices add spice and crunch for a perfect autumn cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 2 oz honeycrisp apple cider
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup ice
- 2 thin apple slices
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass then dip the rim into cinnamon sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine ice, tequila, triple sec, apple cider, lime juice, and honey.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled and the honey is fully dissolved.
- Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish with apple slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a stronger apple flavor use freshly pressed cider
- Silver tequila gives a cleaner taste than aged varieties
- Adjust the honey amount to suit your preferred sweetness
- Chill all ingredients beforehand for a frosty margarita experience