Here’s a fall twist to the refreshing summer margaritas! I made it with spiced cider from Trader Joe’s and Del Maguey Vida Mezcal. On the rim I added just a hint of habanero pepper powder to the cinnamon sugar for some added kick to the otherwise smooth and sweet cocktail. It’s a hit in my home!
Apple Cider Mezcalita
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 1.5 oz Mezcal
- 0.75 oz Orange liquor
- 3 oz Apple cider
- ½ Lime juiced
Rim
- Lime wedge
- Cinnamon sugar
- Sea salt flakes
- 1 pinch Habanero pepper powder optional
Garnish
- Apple slice optional
- Star anise optional
- Cinnamon sticks optional
Instructions
- Rim your glass with the salt, cinnamon sugar and habanero pepper powder (if using). Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and coat in the mixture.
- Combine the cocktail ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake to combine. Strain into the glass. Garnish with apple slice and star anise or cinnamon stick.
