I couldn’t go one more day without telling you about this.
You need it in your life. Today sounds about right.
Apple Cider Margaritas
Yield: serves 1, is easily multiplied
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ounce Grand Marnier
1 ounce gold tequila
5-6 ounces sweet apple cider
orange segments and apple slices
cinnamon + cane sugar + coarse sugar for glass rimming
cinnamon sticks for garnish
Directions:
Add a few spoonfuls of cane sugar, coarse sugar and cinnamon to a plate. Run an orange segment around the edge of the glass, then press into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat the rim. Add a few orange slices in the bottom of the glass, fill with ice, then add the Grand Marnier, tequila and apple cider and stir to mix. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!
Note: As a rule, I generally prefer silver tequila in my margaritas, but the gold here really gives a “warmth” that matches the cider and cinnamon perfectly.
Happy Fall!
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
I just happen to have a huge jug of TJs apple cider that I impulse purchased a couple days ago b/c I was into the seasonal spirit.
Now, I can get on board with your kind of spirits.
Sounds…phenomenal! And after one or two, I think gold or silver pretty much taste the same :)
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The oranges are an interesting touch. But hey, anything with tequila and I am GAME. Happy weekend!
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This is one reason I love you…. Apple cider margaritas- enough said!
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Wow.. I am amazed! That seriously looks incredible!
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Those sound and look amazing! I love apple cider, and I bet it’s even better as an adult beverage :)
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I may, I *may* have to try this despite after one rememberable/dear god unrememberable night I had way too much tequilla (don’t all college girls?), and vowed the next day, as I lay on the cold bathroom tile that morning, that I would never *ever* have it again.
Which makes me ask you, can you really taste the tequilla in this? Or is it just spiked apple cider goodness?
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Jessica — October 24th, 2011 @ 7:30 am
Gahhh… I’m probably not the best person to ask. I really LOVE the taste of tequila. I think if you add enough apple cider, you really won’t be able to taste it??
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Brilliant! Too bad the only liquor in my freezer is whipped cream vodka, otherwise I’d be making this today!
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wow! I need to try these asap!
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10/10! If there was a “how sweet it is bar” I would be a regular, even at unhappy hour prices!
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We must have the same brain some days because I was looking up cider and apple ‘adult’ drinks the other day. Too funny. Love this! It’s so festive looking too which is a bonus.
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Is it bad that I want to go swimming in this! I seriously need to make jugs of this for my wedding!
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OH. MY. GOODNESS!
So Fallish, I love it!!!
Oh how I wish I had one right now. 6:30 in the morning, is that wrong?
It would be a nice little pick me up to start my Saturday.
Happy weekend, Jessica!
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Wowzers. Go ahead and inject this into my veins!
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can’t wait to try these! may serve them at my halloween party! thanks
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This is GENIUS! I can not wait to try.
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You always come up with the craziest cocktails, and I LOVE it! What a coincidence I just happen to have apple cider in the house. :-)
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And, thank you, for not waiting another day to share because, you’re right, we do need these in our life. Immediately. Making these tonight for tailgating. Gracias chica.
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Why yes….yes I think I will…
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yummy. looks good. a must try. (:
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Just another reason why I should pick up some apple cider. And tequila. :) These look phenomenal!
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I’ve said it 800 times, but, I love you.
I’ve been wanting apple cider for weeks. And margaritas? Easily my favorite mixed drink.
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its official. you are my blog crush. I want one of these stat (since its apple a fruit it can be consumed before 11 am on a Saturday, right? (right!)
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Yummmm! Love how you put a nice fall twist on a (normally) tropical drink. I want one now!
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Just when I thought today would be boring. You saved my day!
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This looks amazing!
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Would it be wrong to make this for breakfast? It would go oh-so-well with my apple cinnamon oatmeal….
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Yesterday I was feeling like some kind of ‘holiday drink’ … I was thinking eggnog and brandy, or SOMETHING. But, as always, you handed a great idea for a drink to me on a silver platter, thank you!! I will be going to get the stuff to make this
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Genius! I will be making these shortly :)
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I just called my husband and said “While you’re at the Farmer’s Market grab some cider… How Sweet has a brilliant idea!” Can’t wait to try it… it will be perfect with the apple cake I was planning to make!
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Mmmkay I just got all the stuff to make the pumpkin bourbon milkshakes tonight and then you throw this at me!? Now I want this instead! DAMNIT, JESSICA.
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I loved your last margarita recipe, now you’ve given me one to take into Fall. I don’t know whether you’re a good influence or a bad one ;)
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I knew I loved you for a reason.
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Yum and yes please! These are perfect for fall, and perfect for the weekend!
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It looks so beautiful! I don’t drink, so I’ll have to make this virgin. Looks awesome!
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Love this idea especially for holiday guests.
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Happy Saturday deliciousness!
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Im not drinking right now so i can feed the babe, but i want to make a virgin version for the edge of the glass alone!!!
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What a fun idea!! Love the apple floating on top :)
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Looks like a great festive drink!
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I am trying to only eat food that will lower my high blood pressure. Every once and a while you have to indulge though, and this looks like the perfect way!
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Ahhhh…. this looks like the perfect drink for a relaxing fall day!
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I literally gasped as I opened your page!! My father-in-law just brought me back tons of apples from Washington, which I made into cider….It’s a sign!!
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Hmmm. I have apple cider and tequila. No grand marnier. Could I get away without it or should I just invest in some and stop being a tightwad?
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I would be going to the liquor store right now if I didn’t have to work tonight! These look so good!
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I need to virginize this. STAT! LOL :D
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This looks excellent!!!! Makes me want to cozy up to a fire, put on some jam’s and take it easy for the night!!!
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I am so totally making these. I’m tempted to run to the grocery store RIGHT NOW. :)
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I made these today with girlfriends today. We made a trial Thanksgiving meal – I showed them how to make everything from scratch for when Thanksgiving rolls around. They were delicious and went perfectly with the meal. In fact, I am enjoying another right now :). Thanks for sharing!
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Drinking one right now – thank you!!! These are amazing!!!
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This looks great! I perhaps need a party to throw so I can serve these and look very cool.
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