apple cider margarita

Apple Cider-Mezcal Margarita

This fall version of a margarita features apple cider and mezcal, a liquor made from agave much like tequila. Like a classic margarita, this one blends sweet and sour flavors with a hint of cinnamon and orange from triple sec.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 lime wedge
• ⅔ cup apple cider
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 ½ ounces mescal
• ½ ounce triple sec
• Cinnamon sticks & apple slices for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Combine sugar, cinnamon and salt on a small plate. Rub lime wedge around the rims of 2 old-fashioned glasses. Dip the rims in the sugar mixture until well coated. Fill the glasses with ice cubes.

  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add cider, lime juice, mezcal and triple sec; cover and shake well. Divide between the prepared glasses. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices, if desired.