Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe

Thanksgiving margarita in a a margarita glass and an apple slice as a garnish. Apple, a sliced lime, and greenery surround the cocktail.

5 from 3 votes

This Thanksgiving Margarita is full of fall flavors and easy to make with only 4 ingredients. Mix apple cider, tequila, triple sec, lime, and garnish with a cinnamon sugar rim for a cozy Thanksgiving cocktail.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 241kcal

Author: Angela Lietzke

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup spiced apple cider
1 ½ ounces tequila
1 ounce triple sec
½ ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
cinnamon sugar rim (optional) see notes

Instructions

Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of the margarita glass. Dip the glass in a plate of a cinnamon and sugar mixture to coat.
Add a handful of ice, apple cider, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Shake then strain and pour into a glass.

Notes

To make the cinnamon sugar mixture for the rim, mix about one tablespoon of white sugar and one teaspoon of cinnamon together on a small plate.
It's fun to garnish this margarita with sliced apples or a cinnamon stick.
For 6 drinks: 3 cups apple cider, 1 cup plus 1 ounce of tequila, ¾ cup triple sec, and 3 ounces of lime juice. Add all ingredients with ice to your favorite pitcher and stir. For a nice presentation, add cinnamon stick and star anise to the pitcher.

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