Name: Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: Cinnamon sugar mixed with flaky sea salt — for rimming the glass; 2 oz Mezcal or silver tequila; 15 ml Orange liqueur; 120 ml Apple cider; ½ Fresh lime juice; 12 tsp Maple syrup; Apple slices — for garnish; Fresh rosemary sprigs — for garnish; Cinnamon sticks — for garnish

CategoryAlcoholic, American, Autumn Favorites, By Cuisine, By Dish TypeDifficultyBeginner

Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita is a cozy fall twist on the classic margarita, blending smoky mezcal (or tequila), spiced apple cider, and fresh lime. Finished with maple sweetness and a fragrant cinnamon-rosemary garnish for an aromatic, seasonal sip.

Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita fall cocktail with apple cider and rosemary

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time10 minsTotal Time10 mins

Cinnamon sugar mixed with flaky sea salt — for rimming the glass

2 oz Mezcal or silver tequila

15 ml Orange liqueur

120 ml Apple cider

½ Fresh lime juice

12 tsp Maple syrup

Apple slices — for garnish

Fresh rosemary sprigs — for garnish

Cinnamon sticks — for garnish

Mix equal parts cinnamon sugar and flaky sea salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into the mixture to coat evenly.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add mezcal (or tequila), orange liqueur, apple cider, lime juice, and maple syrup. Shake vigorously until well chilled.

Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.

Garnish with apple slices and a fresh rosemary sprig.

For a smoky touch, briefly light a cinnamon stick and place it in the drink just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

1 cocktail (about 200 ml)

Amount per serving
Calories212

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients