Apple Cider Margarita

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp. turbinado sugar

1 tsp. apple pie spice

2 tbsp. maple syrup

2 oz. apple cider

1 oz. silver tequila

1/2 oz. orange juice

1/2 oz. orange liqueur

Splash of soda water

2 to 3 slices sweet red apple, such as Red Delicious or Gala, for garnish

Directions

For the sugar rim: In a shallow dish, combine the turbinado sugar with the apple pie spice. Put the maple syrup in a separate shallow dish. Dip the rim of a glass in the maple syrup, then into the spiced sugar, turning to coat; set aside.

For the margarita: To the base of a cocktail shaker or mason jar, add the apple cider, tequila, orange juice, and orange liqueur. Add ice, secure the lid, and shake until very cold. Fill the rimmed glass with ice and pour in the shaken cocktail. Top with a splash of soda. Garnish the drink with the apple slices.