beverages

Suggested Beverage #4

Autumn Aperol Apple Cider Margarita (+Mocktail)

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: drink
Calories Per Serving: 380 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

For the Rim

  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • orange wedge

Margarita

  • 2 ounces mezcal or silver tequila
  • 1 ounce Aperol
  • 1/2 ounce orange liquor
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/3 cup apple cider
  • apple slices, star anise, and cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Instructions

  • 1. In a bowl, mix the coarse sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Rub an orange wedge around the rim of a glass. Dip the glass into the sugar mix.

    2. Fill the glass with ice.

    3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila/mezcal, Aperol, orange liquor, lime juice, and apple cider. Add ice and shake to combine – strain into the sugar-rimmed glass. Garnish with apple slices, star anise, and a cinnamon stick. If desired, light the cinnamon stick on fire for a smoky effect. This smells really good!

    To Make a Mocktail: omit the tequila, Aperol, and orange liquor. Use 2 additional tablespoons of apple cider or sparkling apple cider. Mix with 1 tablespoon of orange juice and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract.