Apple Cider Gin Margarita (Margatini)
This apple cider gin margarita (margatini) is a delicious alternative to a classic margarita made with tequila. Made with apple cider and garnished with a salted cinnamon sugar rim, this margatini will introduce a whole new world of flavor to your tastebuds!
Equipment
- 1 citrus squeezer or reamer
- 1 jigger or liquid measuring cup
- 1 cocktail shaker or jar with lid
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Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Rim
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt flaky, course, or Himalayan pink salt
Apple Cider Gin Margarita
- 2 oz gin
- ½ oz orange liqueur
- 4 oz apple cider
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz maple syrup
- 1 apple slice optional garnish
- 1 rosemary sprig optional garnish
- 1 cinnamon stick optional garnish
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the entire rim of a glass.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a shallow bowl or small plate. Dip the rim of the glass into the mixture and turn until salt sticks to the rim. Fill the glass ¾ of the way full with ice. Set aside.1 tablespoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, orange liqueur, apple cider, lime juice, and maple syrup. Shake well for 30 seconds.2 oz gin, ½ oz orange liqueur, 4 oz apple cider, 1 oz lime juice, ½ oz maple syrup
- Strain or pour the cocktail into the prepared glass. Garnish with an apple ring, rosemary sprig, and cinnamon stick and enjoy.1 apple slice, 1 rosemary sprig, 1 cinnamon stick
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Notes
Use fresh squeezed lime juice. 1-2 limes will produce 1 ounce of juice.
You can use a jar with a tight fitting lid instead of a cocktail shaker. Remember to strain the cocktail when pouring.
To make a pitcher of gin margaritas, quadruple the ingredients and stir in a pitcher instead of shaking. Prepare four glasses and add additional ice to the pitcher
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. It will be best after 1 day. When you're ready to drink, salt the rim of your glass, add ice, and pour in the cocktail.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 46.4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 46.4mgPotassium: 140.4mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 42.6gVitamin A: 0.8IUVitamin C: 10.4mgCalcium: 32.3mgIron: 0.4mg
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