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Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsTotal Time10 mins

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

 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
1

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.

2

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

3

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

4

Garnish with apple slices and a fresh rosemary sprig.

5

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.