The margarita has always been my go-to summer drink, but this year I'm making it my fall drink, too, with five autumnal takes on the classic cocktail.
In this version, inspired by Cookie & Kate's Spiced Apple Margarita, I swapped some of the lime juice for apple cider—a quintessentially fall beverage—and kicked things up a notch with a healthy pinch of cayenne and cinnamon. The result is a sweet, spicy, and decidedly seasonal libation you might just like more than the original.
A few notes on making it at home: I prefer mine with reposado tequila, but it's just as good with blanco. In the ingredients list, I'm slightly conservative with the spice level, because your drink will get spicier the longer it sits. Like it really spicy? Add an extra pinch of cayenne, or consider adding a few pinches of cayenne and cinnamon sticks to your tequila the night before.
This recipe is featured in the article, 5 Margarita Recipes Perfect for Fall, sponsored by Agave In The Raw. —Erin Alexander
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