Cozy up with an Apple Cider Margarita this Fall! This cocktail is a delicious mix of tequila, orange liquor, and apple cider. A perfect addition for your Thanksgiving gathering.
I can’t wait to serve this simple margarita when we gather for Thanksgiving! I love mixing up cocktails for the holidays to enjoy while we’re prepping and putting the finishing touches on our feast. Last year I made Cranberry Cosmopolitans, but this year I thought I would mix together some warm spice flavors.
I taste tested this margarita with Alan and Sam and they both reported their approval with high fives. Although Sam did ask if there was any alcohol in his drink!
This drink goes down nice and smooth, so there is potential for enjoying without realizing you’re consuming alcohol. Oh, and Sam is spot on, I just may have added a little less tequila to his drink (shhhh).
We celebrated Sam’s 21st birthday in September so he’s legitimate for alcohol consumption and more importantly he’s a responsible kid, but I’ll probably always water down his drinks!
Instead of pouring him a cup of half juice and half water like I did when he was a toddler, I realized that I toned down his cocktail drink as an adult! LOL
I do have a couple of tips that I think make this drink extra special. First, I used Cider & Spice 100% juice. R.W. Knudsen carries a preservative free and no sugar added juice that is quite tasty!
The juice has extra spices like cinnamon, cloves and allspice that are delicious together. Second, I used tequila that’s 100% Agave, which means that the tequila doesn’t have additional sugars added.
You don’t need it with the natural sugars from the juice and the sweetness of the orange liquor. Grand Marnier is more expensive than Triple Sec, but I think it’s worth the splurge!
Top your drinks with a slice of apple and cinnamon stick and you have one tasty cocktail!
P.S. This is NOT a sponsored post.
Dip rim of glass in water (or honey) and place upside down on cinnamon sugar mix. Set aside and add crushed ice to the glass. Pour all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Strain into prepared glass and add a slice of apple and cinnamon stick.Apple Cider Margarita
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
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Calories: 246 Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg
Bam's Kitchen
November 12, 2015 at 2:35 amNow that looks like one delicious margarita. I have never had one like this before and so perfect for holiday entertaining. Thanks for the inspiration Sandra! Wishing you a super Thanksgiving if I told have a chance to wish you later. Shared, pinned, smoke signals sent!
Sandra Shaffer
November 29, 2015 at 7:51 pmThank you dear friend! I hope you are having a wonderful time with you family XO
Mary Ellen
November 12, 2015 at 6:55 amWhat a fantastic seasonal recipe!
Sandra Shaffer
November 29, 2015 at 7:53 pmThanks!!
erica schwarz
November 12, 2015 at 11:08 amThis sounds like a lovely adult treat – and the Cranberry Cosmos do too!
Sandra Shaffer
November 29, 2015 at 7:52 pmThank you, Erica! It’s so fun to mix up some cocktails, especially during the holidays!
Shelby
November 13, 2015 at 2:39 amHa, your too cute watering down your son’s drink. 😉 I love how you garnished this!
Sandra Shaffer
November 29, 2015 at 7:51 pmHe’ll always be my baby — haha!
Christie
November 13, 2015 at 5:04 amI have to try this recipe. I love margaritas and apple cider. What a great combo.
Sandra Shaffer
November 16, 2015 at 6:56 amI hope you love it! Christie 🙂 I love the cider spice mixed with tequila!
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
November 13, 2015 at 7:18 amThis looks fabulous! Perfect way to get in the spirit of the season! Pinning! Can’t wait to try it!
Sandra Shaffer
November 16, 2015 at 6:55 amIt is a festive drink, just for autumn! Thank you for the pinning love, Michelle!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
November 13, 2015 at 11:13 amI am all about fall cocktails right now! 😉 This margarita sounds amazing.
Sandra Shaffer
November 16, 2015 at 6:54 amThis is a good one – classic to Fall favorite! Give it a try, Carrie!
Hotly Spiced
November 14, 2015 at 5:05 pmI love the look of your cocktail. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving as it looks very festive. Great margarita! xx
Sandra Shaffer
November 16, 2015 at 6:53 amThanks, Charlie! It’s fun to mix things up from the traditional!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
November 15, 2015 at 8:14 amA perfect cocktail for Thanksgiving.
Sandra Shaffer
November 16, 2015 at 6:52 amI think so! We’ll be enjoying a glass very soon!
Susan
October 12, 2017 at 10:25 amThis looks amazing! I would love to make a pitcher of this for thanksgiving! 2 questions, what are the measurements for a pitcher, and can you get the cider at grocery stores?
Sandra Shaffer
October 12, 2017 at 11:07 amYes, most grocery stores carry cider in the juice section. I haven’t made it by the pitcher, but you could add the amount in the recipe x’s 4-5 or any amount of servings your pitcher will hold. Enjoy!
Julie
November 1, 2018 at 1:59 pmI always say holidays and relatives get along better with booze and this is going to be a keeper for my holidays. It sounds amazing and love that it’s not loaded with sugar!
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish
November 2, 2018 at 8:14 amI love this fall twist on a margarita! It’s a perfect cocktail for the holidays!
debi at Life Currents
November 3, 2018 at 7:05 amI love the idea of making these at Thanksgiving! A festive and seasonally delicious cocktail to get everyone mellow. Thanks for the recipe
michele
November 3, 2018 at 8:40 pmIm always looking for seasonal cocktails for Friday night drinks with the neighbors! This one was fantastic and all of the people who had one requested seconds! 🙂
Michaela Kenkel
November 5, 2018 at 5:22 amWe gave these a test run this past weekend!! They were a HIT!! Thanksgiving menu cocktail *check!!