Apple Margarita Recipe
Servings 1
This apple margarita is perfectly balanced between sweetness and tartness with freshly squeezed lime juice, apple juice and maple syrup. Gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients
For the rim:
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the margarita:
- 2 oz (1/4 cup or 60 ml) tequila
- 1/2 oz (1 tablespoon) Cointreau or triple sec
- 2 oz (1/4 cup or 60 ml) 100% apple juice
- 3/4 oz (1 1/2 tablespoons) lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
To make the rim:
- Mix together the cinnamon and sugar on a small shallow plate that's wider than the rim of the glass you're using.1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pour a little water into a saucer, flat plate, or shallow bowl larger than your glass.
- Dip the glass ever in a little water to wet the rims. Then dip in cinnamon sugar.
For the margarita:
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add all the ingredients and shake for about 10 seconds until well combined.2 oz (1/4 cup or 60 ml) tequila, 1/2 oz (1 tablespoon) Cointreau, 2 oz (1/4 cup or 60 ml) 100% apple juice, 3/4 oz (1 1/2 tablespoons) lime juice, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Strain into a margarita glass. If not serving right away, chill until serving (you can mix the drink about 8 hours in advance, but it's best not to sugar the rims ahead of time).
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.2mgNet Carbs: 27
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