SMOKY FALL MARGARITA😍

Since we’re all stuck inside anyways, might as well make fancy cocktails at home😋 A smoky, spooky version of a margarita, this will have your taste buds singing all fall long. Smoky notes from Mezcal + crisp apple cider + citrus tang, it’s the perfect cocktail for this holiday season. Recipe for single batch and big batch below!

Serves 1.

Ingredients:

For the Smoky Mezcal Margarita:

• 2 oz mezcal (I like El Silencio) (¼ cup)

• 4 oz apple cider (½ cup)

• 1 oz fresh orange juice

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 1 oz Grand Marnier (or similar orange liqueur)

• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup

• Ice

• Lime wedges

• Cinnamon sugar for the rim

• Cinnamon stick for garnish

“Big Batch” (Serves 4):

• 1 cup Mezcal

• 2 cups apple cider

• ½ cup fresh lime juice

• ½ cup fresh orange juice

• ½ cup Grand Marnier

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• Lime wedges

• Cinnamon sugar for the rim

• Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Directions:

For the Smoky Fall Margarita:

• Add mezcal, apple cider, lime juice, orange juice, Grand Marnier, maple syrup and ice to a cocktail shaker.

• Shake until cold.

• Line a cocktail glass with cinnamon sugar and fill with ice.

• Strain the cocktail mixture over the ice, top with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!