Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: apple cider cocktails, cinnamon cocktails, fall cocktails, fall tequila cocktails, ginger beer cocktails, margarita variations
Servings: 1
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of two glass. Dip the rim into a shallow dish filled with ground cinnamon to coat them.
Fill the glass with ice.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, and apple cider. Add ice and shake vigorously.
Strain the mixture into the ice-filled glass.
Top each drink with ginger beer.
Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
Pro Tips
These tips help you make a cleaner, brighter drink with very little effort, so each glass tastes balanced and comforting.
- Chill your glasses ahead of time for a colder sip
- Use fresh lime juice since bottled versions taste flat
- Shake with plenty of ice for a smoother blend
- Choose cold cider to keep the drink crisp
- Add a cinnamon stick for extra aroma
- Garnish with thin apple slices for a pretty touch
- Taste before serving and adjust the sweetness with more cider
- Try a cinnamon sugar rim for extra flavor
Small changes like different citrus levels or cider strength can shift the drink in fun ways, so play around until it suits your taste.