Description
A refreshing seasonal cocktail that balances sweet apple cider with tangy lime juice and smooth reposado tequila, ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (355 ml) apple cider (dry or semi-sweet hard cider or non-alcoholic)
- 3 oz (90 ml) reposado tequila
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Cointreau or Triple Sec
- Salt or cinnamon sugar for rimming
- Ice cubes
- Apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping into salt or cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and apple cider.
- Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
- Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until very cold.
- Strain the mixture into prepared glasses over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a thin slice of apple or a sprig of rosemary.
Notes
Chill the cider beforehand for a crisp result. Use reposado tequila for a smoother, vanilla-like flavor that pairs well with apple. If the drink is too sweet, add more lime juice; if too tart, add a splash of cider or honey.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
Keywords: fall cocktail, apple cider margarita, seasonal drinks, easy cocktails, reposado tequila, autumn recipes