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Cozy Roasted Apple Cider Margarita for Two

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A warm, cozy margarita made with roasted apple cider, reposado tequila, and fresh lime juice. Perfect for a quiet night in or a pre-dinner toast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apples
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 4 ounces reposado tequila
  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 2 ounces orange liqueur (Cointreau recommended)
  • Ice
  • Tajín or coarse sea salt (for rimming)
  • Optional garnish: thin apple slices, cinnamon stick, or fresh rosemary sprig

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Core and quarter the apples (no need to peel).
  2. Place apple quarters in a small baking dish. Roast for 25-30 minutes until soft and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
  3. Transfer roasted apples to a small saucepan. Add water, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  4. Simmer for 10 minutes, mashing apples with a muddler or wooden spoon as they soften.
  5. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
  6. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or jar, pressing on solids to extract liquid. Discard solids. You should have about 1 cup of concentrated roasted apple cider. Let cool completely.
  7. Prepare glasses: run a lime wedge around the rim, then dip in Tajín or coarse sea salt.
  8. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and 3 ounces of the cooled roasted apple cider base.
  9. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  10. Fill prepared glasses with fresh ice. Strain the margarita mixture evenly into the two glasses.
  11. Garnish with apple slices, cinnamon stick, or rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.

Notes

Roasting the apples is key for deep caramelized flavor. Make the cider base up to 5 days ahead. Use large ice cubes to slow dilution. Adjust sweetness with extra maple syrup or lime juice to taste.

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