Apple Cider Margarita
A fall margarita with tequila, apple cider, fresh lime and agave, finished with a Dried Yet. cinnamon apple slice.
A fall margarita built around apple cider
This Apple Cider Margarita pairs tequila with apple cider, fresh lime juice and a small amount of agave. The result keeps the recognizable structure of a margarita while bringing apple into the glass. A Dried Yet. Cinnamon Apple Slice gives the finished drink a clear seasonal cue without changing the measured cider or lime in the recipe.
After shaking and straining over fresh ice, place the dried apple wheel on the rim or alongside the ice. The recipe is written for a salt-rimmed rocks glass, which adds a savory edge against the cider and agave.
Presentation and service notes
Keep the garnish step until the end so the apple slice remains visible and easy to place. For multiple drinks, measure the tequila, cider, lime and agave consistently, then garnish each glass after it is poured. That keeps the visual finish repeatable without changing the recipe.
If you are planning a fall menu, the apple garnish can help distinguish this drink from citrus-forward margaritas while still keeping tequila and lime at the center of the build.
Explore more agave-friendly garnishes
For tequila and margarita menus, dried lime, smoked lime and orange are also useful options. See our guide to dried garnishes for tequila cocktails and margaritas, or browse the full cocktail garnish collection.
