Description
A smoky and sweet apple cider margarita perfect for fall gatherings. This cocktail balances tart lime, sweet apple cider, and a hint of smoky mezcal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 1 oz Lime Juice, fresh
- 3 oz Apple Cider, unsweetened
- 0.5 oz Agave Nectar
- Optional: Smoked Salt for rim
- Garnish: Apple slice
Instructions
- If desired, rim a margarita glass with smoked salt.
- Combine mezcal, lime juice, apple cider, and agave nectar in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
Notes
- Adjust agave nectar to your sweetness preference.
- For a less smoky flavor, use tequila instead of mezcal.
- Ensure your apple cider is unsweetened for the best flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita, apple cider cocktail, mezcal margarita, fall cocktail, autumn drink, smoky margarita, sweet and tart margarita