Sparkling Citrus Apple Cider Thanksgiving Margarita
This easy Thanksgiving margarita recipe is made vibrant and fruity with fresh-squeezed orange juice, zest, apple cider, reposado tequila, and pinches of warming spice. It makes a refreshing and balanced Thanksgiving cocktail with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Reposado Tequila - I used Luna Azul reposado tequila / or your best quality tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Orange - for fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1½ oz Apple Cider
- 1 wedge Fresh Lime - for squeezing in
- 1 tsp Agave Nectar
- 1 finger pinch Orange Zest - fresh zest
- 1 finger pinch Pumpkin Pie Spice - generous pinch - dry spice
- 1 finger pinch Cinnamon - generous pinch - ground dry spice
- 1 can Sparkling Water - I used La Croix lime sparkling water for topping off
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon Sugar - for cocktail rim
- 1 whole Cinnamon Sticks - for garnish
- 1 fresh Pomegranate Seeds - for garnish with orange slices if desired
Instructions
- On a flat plate, combine 1 tbsp of white sugar with 1/2 a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and stir to combine.Swipe your rocks glass with a wedge of lime and dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture, set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, splash in the tequila, fresh squeezed orange juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and apple cider. Next, add in a generous pinch of orange zest, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with fresh ice cubes and shake thoroughly until everything is chilled and well combined.
- Pour this mixture into your cocktail glass and top with a light splash of sparkling water.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, fresh orange slices, cranberries or pomegranate gems, as desired. Serve ice cold.
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