Fall Spiced Margarita
Notes of cinnamon and ginger, along with the tequila, warm you right up. Made with apple cider, tequila, fresh squeezed orange juice and a warm spiced simple syrup.The spiced simple syrup made with cinnamon and ginger give these margaritas more flavor, warmth and a little kick. Brimming with the spices and flavors you love, these margaritas hit the spot!
Ingredients
For the cocktail
- 8 oz apple cider
- 4 oz tequila
- 2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
For the spiced simple syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 sm knob fresh ginger (OR ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2-3 sticks cinnamon (OR ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
For the rim
- maple syrup
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- First, let’s make the spiced simple syrup. In a small saucepan, over medium low heat, heat together the water, sugar, cinnamon and ginger together.
- Stir the mixture regularly until all the sugar has melted and the mixture has become slightly thicker.
- If using ground cinnamon and ginger, strain the syrup out using cheesecloth or a very fine mesh strainer. The cinnamon and ginger leave behind an unpleasant residue as they do not melt down.
- Add remaining ingredients to a shaker with lots of ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Mix together the cinnamon and sugar until well mixed.
- Dip the rim or your glasses in maple syrup, then dip in the cinnamon sugar.
- Serve the margaritas and garnish with fresh cinnamon, apple slices and sage. Enjoy!