Thanksgiving Margarita

This 3-ingredient Thanksgiving Margarita Recipe comes together with apple cider, lime juice, and tequila. It's the ultimate fall tequila cocktail! Perfect for parties or happy hour.

This drink is perfect for cozy nights at home. Celebrate the fall flavors by serving these apple cider cocktails at happy hour, brunch, or any upcoming holiday celebration!

During the holidays, my family always celebrates with champagne cocktails, mulled apple cider, and wine. This year, I'm excited to bring this new beverage to the lineup.

Why you'll love this recipe

• This easy cocktail recipe calls just just three ingredients!
• Apple cider margaritas are smooth and sweet with a hint of spicy cinnamon.
• It's perfect for the holiday season.

Equipment

To make this margarita, here's what you'll need:

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger

What kind of glass do you serve a margarita in?

A margarita is traditionally served in a margarita glass or coupe.

Ingredients

• Tequila
• Apple cider
• Fresh lime juice

What is the best tequila for margaritas?

The better the tequila tastes, the better the margarita will taste! Use your favorite type of tequila.

For margaritas or any tequila based cocktail, I like using reposado tequila. However, you can use any variety: silver, gold, aged añejo!

How to make apple cider margaritas

Amp up your classic margaritas with harvest flavors!

Simply add tequila, apple cider, lime juice, and a few ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Shake until ice melts, strain, and serve.

Thanksgiving margaritas for a crowd

If you're serving a crowd, make a pitcher of margs to save time. A standard pitcher, makes about 4 servings, so simply multiply the ingredient amounts by 4.

When making a pitcher, I recommend leaving out the ice so the drinks don't get watered down. Instead, add the ice to the serving glasses directly before pouring the cocktail.

Substitutions and Variations

As with all cocktail recipes, I encourage you to experiment!

• For a fun and festive fall margarita, rim the glasses with a spiced cinnamon sugar salt mixture.
• Add a touch of sweetness with splash agave or simple syrup!
• Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
• Use mezcal instead of tequila.
• Make ahead and store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days without ice.

How to serve

This margarita is the perfect cocktail to serve at your next holiday party!

It's tastes delicious paired with pumpkin pie, apple pie tarts, apple cider donuts, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and more.

Related

Looking for the best cocktail recipe for autumn? Try these Thanksgiving drinks next:

• Apple Cider Sangria
• Aperol Spritz
• Negroni Cocktail
• Aviation Cocktail
• Michelada
• Ranch Water
• Paloma Cocktail
• Pickleback
• Bloody Mary Cocktail

Thanksgiving Margarita

This 3-ingredient Thanksgiving Margarita cocktail recipe comes together with apple cider, tequila, and lime juice. Perfect for holiday parties or happy hour!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Course Drinks

Servings 1 margarita

Ingredients

  

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• 3 ounces apple cider
• 2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce lime juice
• Ice cubes

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Instructions

 

• Add all ingredeints into a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes. Shake until the ice melts. Strain into a coupe glass and serve.

Notes

Recipe makes 1 margarita, multiply the amounts above by 4 to make a pitcher.

When making a pitcher, I suggest leaving the ice out so the drinks don’t get watered down. Add ice to each serving glass before pouring the cocktail.

For a fun and festive fall margarita, rim the glasses with a spiced cinnamon sugar salt mixture.

Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

Make ahead and store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days without ice.

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