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 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Author: Barrett Bridenhagen
Ingredients
16ouncesapple cider
8ouncestequila
6ouncesapple brandyCalvados
2ouncestriple sec
1+ ounces Cynaroptional
4ouncesfresh lime juice
6- 12ouncescup lime club soda/seltzerplain 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.
Notes
*Add the seltzer to taste. If you like a weaker cocktail, you can add more.