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.
Apple Cider Margarita
This cocktail is a delicious mix of tequila, orange liquor, and apple cider. A perfect addition for a festive gathering.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces 100% juice, Cider & Spice (without added sugar)
- 1 1/2 ounce 100% Agave Tequila
- 1 ounce orange liquor (Grand Mariner, Triple Sec)
- Cinnamon sugar (optional)
- apple slices (optional)
- cinnamon sticks (optional)
Directions
- 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.
Recipe Notes
Bam's Kitchen
Now 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
Thank you dear friend! I hope you are having a wonderful time with you family XO
Mary Ellen
What a fantastic seasonal recipe!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks!!
erica schwarz
This sounds like a lovely adult treat – and the Cranberry Cosmos do too!
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Erica! It’s so fun to mix up some cocktails, especially during the holidays!
Shelby
Ha, your too cute watering down your son’s drink. 😉 I love how you garnished this!
Sandra Shaffer
He’ll always be my baby — haha!
Christie
I have to try this recipe. I love margaritas and apple cider. What a great combo.
Sandra Shaffer
I hope you love it! Christie 🙂 I love the cider spice mixed with tequila!
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
This looks fabulous! Perfect way to get in the spirit of the season! Pinning! Can’t wait to try it!
Sandra Shaffer
It is a festive drink, just for autumn! Thank you for the pinning love, Michelle!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
I am all about fall cocktails right now! 😉 This margarita sounds amazing.
Sandra Shaffer
This is a good one – classic to Fall favorite! Give it a try, Carrie!
Hotly Spiced
I love the look of your cocktail. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving as it looks very festive. Great margarita! xx
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Charlie! It’s fun to mix things up from the traditional!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
A perfect cocktail for Thanksgiving.
Sandra Shaffer
I think so! We’ll be enjoying a glass very soon!
Susan
This 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
Yes, 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
I 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
I love this fall twist on a margarita! It’s a perfect cocktail for the holidays!
debi at Life Currents
I love the idea of making these at Thanksgiving! A festive and seasonally delicious cocktail to get everyone mellow. Thanks for the recipe
michele
Im 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
We gave these a test run this past weekend!! They were a HIT!! Thanksgiving menu cocktail *check!!