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Thanksgiving Margarita

Thanksgiving margarita with cranberry apple flavor, balanced lime, and a cinnamon sugar rim. Shaken over ice for a crisp, ruby-cold drink with festive garnish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Margarita
  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 oz orange liqueur
  • 1.5 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 oz apple cider
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz maple syrup
  • 1 Ice
  • 1 Cinnamon sugar for the rim
  • 1 Fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig for garnish

Method
 

Rim and chill
  1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass, then dip the rim in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated, with a crisp, sweet-looking edge.
  2. Fill the glass with ice so the drink stays cold and clear-looking.
Shake and serve
  1. Shake blanco tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, apple cider, fresh lime juice, and maple syrup with ice for 15 seconds until the shaker feels very cold.
  2. Strain the margarita into the prepared glass so it pours smoothly over the ice.
  3. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig, then serve immediately for the best aroma.

Notes

For the cleanest drink, shake firmly for a full 15 seconds so the ice dilutes just right; serve immediately. Store any leftover mixture covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then re-shake with fresh ice and strain before serving. Freezing is not recommended because the citrus can separate. For a lower-sugar option, use maple syrup labeled sugar-free or reduce to 1/4 oz and adjust to taste.