Apple Ginger Margarita
Instead of making you wish you were sitting on a beach, this Apple Ginger Margarita will make you wish you were sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table! Made with apple cider, ginger simple syrup, tequila, and apple brandy, it's a delightful fall cocktail.
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Makes: 2 margaritas
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon, for rimming glasses
- Ice cubes
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 oz. ginger simple syrup (recipe below)
- ⅓ cup silver (white) tequila
- 2 oz. apple brandy
- Chopped apples, optional for garnish
Ginger Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp sliced ginger
Instructions
- Place cinnamon on a small plate. Brush water, simple syrup, or honey on the rim of the glasses and roll rims in cinnamon to coat.
- Fill glasses with ice and then put more ice into a cocktail shaker. Also add 1 cup apple cider, 1 oz. ginger simple syrup, half the tequila, and 1 oz. apple brandy to the shaker and shake well. Pour into a glass and repeat for the second drink.
- Top margaritas with chopped apples and cinnamon.
Ginger Simple Syrup
- In a medium sauce pan, bring sugar, water, and ginger to a boil. Once the mixture comes to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove mixture from heat, strain ginger out, and pour into a jar or bowl. Let cool.
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