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Apple Cider Margarita

This sweet, tart, rich, complex take on the Apple Cider Margarita has a little something for everyone and it's perfect for drinking all fall and winter.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Barrett Bridenhagen

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces apple cider
  • 8 ounces tequila
  • 6 ounces apple brandy Calvados
  • 2 ounces triple sec
  • 1 + ounces Cynar optional
  • 4 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 6- 12 ounces cup lime club soda/seltzer plain is fine too*
  • granny smith apples for garnish
  • ice

Instructions

  • In a pitcher all of the liquors and the lime juice. Keep it in the fridge until you're ready to serve. Add the seltzer. Serve over ice. Cut thin rounds of apple and then stamp out stars using a cookie cutter.
  • Here, you can really see the beautiful apple slice. I love it with the halved cranberries, too. So gorgeous and festive- perfect for this time of year.
  • Apple Cider Margarita star apple side cut

Notes

*Add the seltzer to taste. If you like a weaker cocktail, you can add more.