Big Batch Apple Cider Margarita

a large pitcher of apple cider margaritas in the background with two garnished glasses in the front alongside whole apples

This Big Batch Apple Cider Margarita recipe goes down oh-so-easy! Start with classic margarita staples, and then mix in apple cider, maple syrup, and autumnal garnishes to create the drink of the season. Whip up a hefty batch ahead of time and serve this margarita at Halloween, Thanksgiving, or a crisp November night with friends.

Course Drinks

Keyword apple cider margs, apple margaritas, big batch cocktails

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings -10 margaritas

Calories 140kcal

Author Elizabeth Van Lierde

Ingredients

16 oz tequila
8 oz cointreau or triple sec
8 oz lime juice
10 oz apple cider
4 oz water
4-6 oz maple syrup
Apple slices
Cinnamon sticks
Rosemary Sprig

Instructions

In a pitcher or a clear glass bottle with a swing top, add in (with a funnel) the tequila, lime juice, apple cider, water, maple syrup and close the lid. Shake the bottle with the lid tightly secured until all ingredients are distributed.
Chill the carafe in the freezer for an hour or in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Pour out roughly 4-5 oz into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with an apple slice, rosemary sprig and cinnamon stick.
Alternatively for a more classic margarita taste, you can pour 5 oz into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds until the shaker tin is very cold on the outside. This will create more of a classic icy, margarita texture rather than just the pour from the bottle but either one works!

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