Apple Cider Margarita Recipe with Cinnamon Simple Syrup plus a super delicious Mocktail version! The perfect fall cocktail to jazz up any occasion.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Apple cider.
- Limes.
- Cinnamon simple syrup. (recipe below and trust me it’s worth the extra step, however you can use store bought or regular as well)
- Silver tequila. (you can also use mezcal for a smokier touch–omit for cocktail version)
- Orange liqueur. (omit for mocktail version)
- Granulated sugar.
- Ground cinnamon.
- Apple.
- Cinnamon sticks.
- Ginger beer. If making mocktails!
- Cinnamon sticks.
- Ground cinnamon.
Why You’ll Love this recipe!
- PITCHER STYLE– this recipe serves 4, however, you can easily double it to serve 8 which is super fun for entertaining purposes!
- Perfect for Fall. The apple cider and cinnamon flavors add a cozy touch and so delicious to sip on a cool autumn evening.
- The cinnamon simple syrup is SO good. I used leftovers for iced lattes and woah did it take them up a notch! You will find yourself making it over and over again.
- Makes for the best Mocktail! Since I’m currently expecting my 3rd baby boy, we made a cocktail version of it, and simple omitted the liquor and added a touch of ginger beer when serving, and man oh man was it perfect.
Apple Cider Margarita Recipe with Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For the Margarita:
- 3 cups apple cider
- 2 limes, juiced + wedges for the rim
- 1/4 cup cinnamon simple syrup (or regular, recipe below for cinnamon)
- 8 oz silver tequila (you can also use mezcal for a smokier touch–omit for cocktail version)
- 2 oz orange liqueur (omit for mocktail version)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 T ground cinnamon
- Thinly Sliced apple, for serving
- Cinnamon sticks, for serving
- Ginger beer, for serving if making mocktails!
Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (coconut sugar works also)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, add the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and ground cinnamon to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar has fully dissolved, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- To a large pitcher, add apple cider, lime juice, and prepared simple syrup. Stir. If making mocktails, leave as is. If making cocktails, you can go ahead and add the tequila and orange liqueur now.
- Add cinnamon and sugar to a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rims of serving glasses then twirls in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Add ice, pour in the mixture, and garnish with cinnamon sticks + apple slices.
- Top with ginger beer if you made cocktail version. Enjoy!
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