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Perfect Caramel Apple Cider Margarita: Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe

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This Perfect Caramel Apple Cider Margarita is a simple 3-ingredient cocktail that tastes like fall in a glass. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz reposado tequila
  • 3 oz apple cider
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • Caramel sauce (for rim and drizzle)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Ice
  • Optional: thin apple slices, cinnamon sticks, sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rim: Pour 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce onto a small plate. On another plate, mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Dip the rim of your glass into the caramel sauce, rotating gently to coat the entire edge. Then dip the caramel-coated rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Tap off any excess. Set the glass aside.
  2. Juice your limes: Cut one or two limes in half and juice them until you have 1 ounce.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice: Add a generous handful of ice cubes to your cocktail shaker.
  4. Add the tequila: Pour 2 ounces of reposado tequila into the shaker.
  5. Add the apple cider: Pour 3 ounces of apple cider into the shaker.
  6. Add the lime juice: Pour in 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.
  7. Shake vigorously: Secure the lid on your shaker and shake hard for 15-20 seconds.
  8. Fill the prepared glass with ice: Add fresh ice to your caramel-cinnamon rimmed glass.
  9. Strain and pour: Strain the margarita into the glass over the fresh ice.
  10. Drizzle and garnish: Drizzle a little extra caramel sauce over the top of the drink. Add a thin apple slice or a cinnamon stick for garnish. If desired, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use cold ingredients for best results. Don’t over-shake—15-20 seconds is plenty. Warm the caramel slightly if it’s thick. For a non-alcoholic version, skip the tequila and add sparkling water or ginger beer.

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