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Apple Cider Margaritas

Last Updated on November 18, 2022. Originally Posted on November 18, 2022 By Laura Franco / 14 Comments

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Here it is...the best Apple Cider Margaritas you'll ever taste! Apple cider, tequila, triple sec, and a splash of a secret ingredient with a cinnamon sugar rim, of course.  via @krazykitchenmomHere it is...the best Apple Cider Margaritas you'll ever taste! Apple cider, tequila, triple sec, and a splash of a secret ingredient with a cinnamon sugar rim, of course.  via @krazykitchenmomHere it is...the best Apple Cider Margaritas you'll ever taste! Apple cider, tequila, triple sec and a splash of a secret ingredient with a cinnamon sugar rim, of course.  via @krazykitchenmomHere it is...the best Apple Cider Margaritas you'll ever taste! Apple cider, tequila, triple sec and a splash of a secret ingredient with a cinnamon sugar rim, of course.  via @krazykitchenmom

Here it is…the best Apple Cider Margaritas you’ll ever taste! Apple cider, tequila, triple sec, and a splash of a secret ingredient with a cinnamon sugar rim, of course. 

Be sure to check out the bonus mocktail recipe too!

Glass of Apple Cider Margaritas

Secret Ingredient

These Apple Cider Margaritas make me happy just looking at them. I get so excited creating seasonal craft cocktails and this one is a real winner! Part of the appeal of a seasonal cocktail is the spice blend and the garnishes. Before I show you how to make the orange peel garnish, I need to share my secret ingredient – it’s 1/2 shot of orange juice. It pairs nicely with the triple sec and the apple cider. It’s also a key ingredient in making this a mocktail.

Ingredients For One Cocktail

  • 1 shot of tequila
  • 1/2 shot of triple sec
  • 1/2 shot of no-pulp orange juice
  • Apple cider
  • 1-star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 slice of orange peel, curled
  • 1 small slice of fresh orange

How To Make An Orange Peel Curl

  1. Use a potato peeler and peel long strips of orange peel. It’s best if the orange is at room temperature. Make sure you don’t get too much pith or the white part of the orange; you just want the peel.
  2. Next cut strips into 3-inch pieces. I also evened out the top and bottom by cutting those too.
  3. Finally, take each slice of peel and curl it or roll it around your finger or the stick part of a wooden spoon, then give it a little pinch. Don’t pinch it too hard or it will break. You just want to pinch it enough that it stays curled.
Collage showing steps to make apple cider margarita orange peel curl garnish

Make Apple Cider Margarita Mocktails

This recipe is easily adaptable to a mocktail. And since we have a cocktail and mocktail drinkers at our house, I’ve decided to serve it both ways this year. To make the mocktail, you simply omit the tequila and triple sec, use 1 shot of no-pulp orange juice and top it off with sparkling water.

overhead shot of apple cider margaritas

More Festive Craft Cocktails

  1. Cranberry Margarita – Another of my favorite season cocktails, this one is made with cranberry juice.
  2. Scarlet O’Hara – This is my original seasonal craft cocktail. My Mom and I used to sip these all holiday season long.
  3. Red Wine Mule – This one you have to try to believe – it’s absolutely delicious.
Glass of Apple Cider Margaritas

Apple Cider Margaritas

Here it is…the best Apple Cider Margaritas you’ll ever taste! Apple cider, tequila, triple sec and a splash of a secret ingredient with a cinnamon sugar rim, of course. 
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Drinks and cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: drinks using apple cider, Fall cocktails, fall drinks, fall mocktails
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

For the Cocktail:

  • 1 shot of tequila
  • 1/2 shot of triple sec
  • 1/2 shot of no-pulp orange juice
  • Apple cider
  • 1- star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 slice of orange peel curled
  • 1 small slice of fresh orange
  • For the Cinnamon sugar rim
  • 2 TBS sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Mocktail Ingredients:

  • 1 shot of no-pulp orange juice
  • 1 shot of sparkling water – you can use orange-flavored water if you’d like
  • Apple cider
  • 1- star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 slice of orange peel curled

Instructions

  • Mix the cinnamon and the sugar and pour it out onto a small plate. I use a small paper plate.
  • Pour a tiny bit of orange juice into a glass and dip your thumb and forefinger into the juice.
  • Rub the rim of the glass with the small slice of orange.
  • Dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar.
  • Fill the glass with ice.
  • Add the tequila, triple sec, and orange juice, and stir.
  • Fill the remainder of the glass with Fresh Apple Cider.
  • Garnish with star anise, cinnamon stick, and orange peel curl.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips
I use 1.5-ounce-sized shot glasses. This size shot glass is also called a jigger.
Make it a Mocktail:
To make the mocktail, you simply omit the tequila and triple sec, use 1 shot of no-pulp orange juice and top it off with sparkling water. 

If you make this recipe, show me a pic! You can upload your photo to your Instagram account and tag me @krazykitchenmom

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Last Updated: November 18, 2022

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  1. Carlos at spoonabilities says

    November 16, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    Love making cocktails too. The orange juice touch really gives a nice flavor. I need to try this cocktail soon

    Reply
  2. Aly says

    November 17, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    Yum!

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    • krazykitchenmom says

      November 19, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Exactly!

      Reply
  3. Taylor says

    November 17, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    Such an amazing winter twist on margaritas!!!

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    • krazykitchenmom says

      November 19, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      I can’t wait for you to try it!

      Reply
  4. Lynn @ Fresh April Flours says

    November 21, 2019 at 1:03 am

    I love margs. And I love apple cider. So I’m going to have to go ahead and make these.

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    • krazykitchenmom says

      November 21, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      They are the perfect fall cocktail Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Vanessa says

    November 2, 2020 at 2:36 am

    5 stars
    This is a perfect fall drink recipe! I’ll be sipping on these next weekend

    Reply
    • Laura Franco says

      November 2, 2020 at 12:31 pm

      I’m sure you will love it!

      Reply
  6. Sue Ringsdorf says

    November 3, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE these margs! Adding a bit of orange juice adds the perfect flavor!

    Reply
    • Laura Franco says

      November 4, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Cheers Sue!

      Reply
  7. Wanda says

    November 3, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    As I was reading the ingredient list my mouth was totally drooling! We have all the items needed so I know what I’m making this weekend!

    Reply
    • Laura Franco says

      November 4, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      That’s fantastic! You’re going to love it.

      Reply
  8. Anne Lawton says

    November 6, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great idea! so refreshing and perfect for the fall.

    Reply

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