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Close-up of a Festive Thanksgiving Margarita with apple slices and a cinnamon stick garnish.

Festive Thanksgiving Margarita

A seasonal twist on the classic margarita, perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving with flavors of apple and cinnamon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Liquor
  • 2 ounces silver or reposado tequila
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur (Triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 2 ounces fresh, unfiltered apple cider
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for rim)
  • Ice Ice
Garnishes
  • Optional thin apple slices, cinnamon sticks, sprig of rosemary

Method
 

  1. Mix sugar and cinnamon on a plate. Rim glass with lime and dip into cinnamon-sugar.
  2. Combine tequila, orange liqueur, apple cider, lime juice, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
  4. Fill glass with ice, strain margarita into glass, and garnish as desired.
  5. Repeat for additional servings or prepare larger batches.

Notes

Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor and rim the glass with cinnamon sugar for added festivity.