FOR HONEY CRISP SIMPLE SYRUP:

  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced, peeled & cored (add in peel and core to simple syrup)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, plus more for rim
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, plus more for rim
  • 1 cinnamon stick

 

FOR MARGARITAS:

  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 1 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1 ounce apple cider or apple juice
  • ½ ounce lime juice
  • ½ – 1 ounce honeycrisp simple syrup

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Make the simple syrup: In a small pot, add in all simple syrup ingredients and cook on low for 30-60 minutes. Strain syrup and cool before using. Keep in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks.
  2. Shake, shake, shake: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, apple cider or juice, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  3. Sugarcoat it: Mix cinnamon and sugar on a small plate. Wet the edge of a low ball glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the plate of sugar. Strain the cocktail into the glass. Top with apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

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