Cranberry Apple Margarita Recipe
A seasonal margarita that combines crisp apple cider, tart cranberry juice, citrus, and silver tequila. A brown-and-white sugar rim adds a sweet finish that complements the fruit-forward cocktail.
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Ingredients
For the Margarita
- 2 fl oz apple cider
- Ice cubes as needed
- 1 fl oz orange juice or Cointreau as indicated in the mixing instructions
- 2 fl oz silver tequila preferably a smooth blanco tequila such as Casamigos Blanco
- 2 fl oz pure cranberry juice rather than cranberry juice cocktail
For the Sugar Rim
- Brown sugar as needed
- White granulated sugar as needed
- A small amount of water for dampening the glass rims
Instructions
- Place equal portions of brown sugar and white sugar on a small plate. Stir the two sugars together until uniformly combined.
- Lightly moisten the outside edge of each serving glass with a small amount of water.
- Press each dampened rim into the sugar blend, turning the glass several times as needed to create an even coating around the entire edge.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour in 2 fl oz silver tequila, 2 fl oz apple cider, 2 fl oz cranberry juice, and 1 fl oz orange juice or Cointreau.
- Secure the shaker firmly and shake thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and chilled.
- Strain the margarita into the prepared sugar-rimmed glasses.
- Serve with additional ice cubes if a colder cocktail is preferred.
Notes
For the best flavor, use cranberry juice rather than cranberry juice cocktail.
A smooth silver or blanco tequila works well in this drink; Casamigos Blanco was specifically noted in the original recipe.
For an optional finishing touch, garnish each cocktail with a thin slice of fresh apple.