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.
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 mezcal
- ½ ounce triple sec
- Cinnamon sticks & apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
