Cranberry Apple Margarita
This **Cranberry Apple Margarita** is a crisp, festive cocktail perfect for fall gatherings. It blends tart cranberry and sweet apple with smooth tequila for a perfectly balanced drink.
Equipment
- - Cocktail shaker
- - Jigger or measuring tool
- - Rocks glasses
- - Plate for sugar rim
Ingredients
- - 2 oz silver blanco tequila
- - 2 oz apple cider
- - 2 oz 100% cranberry juice unsweetened
- - 1 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
- - Ice cubes
- - Fresh apple slices for garnish
- - Brown sugar for rimming
- - White sugar for rimming
- - Lime wedge to moisten the rim
Instructions
- **Rim the Glass**:
- Mix equal parts brown and white sugar on a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it into the sugar mixture to coat.
- **Shake the Cocktail**:
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add:
- - 2 oz silver tequila
- - 2 oz apple cider
- - 2 oz cranberry juice
- - 1 oz orange liqueur
- Shake well for 15–20 seconds.
- **Serve**:
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a slice of fresh apple or cranberries if desired.
Notes
- For a spiced twist, add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg before shaking.
- Make ahead by mixing the liquids and refrigerating; add ice when ready to serve.
- Swap orange liqueur with fresh orange juice + simple syrup for a lighter variation.
- Make ahead by mixing the liquids and refrigerating; add ice when ready to serve.
- Swap orange liqueur with fresh orange juice + simple syrup for a lighter variation.