Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita


 

INGREDIENTS

  • Cinnamon sugar and flaky sea salt, for the rim

  • 2 oz mezcal or silver tequila

  • 1/2 oz orange liqueur

  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) apple cider

  • Juice from 1/2 a lime

  • 1-2 tsp maple syrup, to taste

  • Apple slices and cinnamon sticks, for garnish

 

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. If desired, rim your glass in salted cinnamon sugar. Mix equal parts cinnamon sugar and sea salt. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and coat in sugar

  2. Combine the mezcal or tequila, orange liquor, apple cider, lime juice, and maple in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake to combine. Strain into the glass. Garnish with apple slices, rosemary, and cinnamon sticks. If desired light the cinnamon on fire for a smoky effect.

 

Courtesy of halfbakedharvest.com