Apple Margarita

By
Colleen Graham
Photo of Colleen Graham
Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
Learn about The Spruce Eats' Editorial Process
Updated on 04/9/21
Frozen apple margarita
Ross Durant Photography Photographer's Choice RF/Getty Images
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail

Apple margaritas are a lot of fun to drink and a favorite flavor among the many different margaritas you could mix up. While there are a variety of recipes out there, this apple margarita is one of the better options because it doubles up on the fruity flavor.

This particular recipe works both frozen and on the rocks. It's often made with Apple Pucker, though any brand of apple liqueur will do just fine. When made with Pucker, the cocktail gets a brilliant green color and the apple juice helps bring balance to the drink, taming down that tart punch the liqueur is known for.

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. If desired, wet the rim of a chilled margarita glass with a piece of apple or the apple liqueur and rim the glass with cinnamon sugar.

  3. In a blender, add the tequila, apple liqueur and juice, sour mix, and ice.

  4. Blend until smooth.

  5. Pour the drink into the prepared glass.

  6. Garnish with a green apple wedge. Serve and enjoy.

Tips

  • To make cinnamon sugar, mix 1 part ground cinnamon and 2 parts white sugar until a uniform color.
  • Though it's tempting to pour an inexpensive tequila into a cocktail like this, you'll find it tastes better with a mid-range tequila. Choose something you wouldn't mind drinking straight to create a good foundation for the cocktail. Blanco tequilas are a good choice.
  • Any apple schnapps will work as a substitute for Apple Pucker. If you want a more relaxed apple flavor that's not as tart, try something like Berentzen Apple Liqueur.
  • Homemade sour mix takes about 20 minutes to make and it's easy. If you have simple syrup, simply add equal parts lemon and lime juices to taste. You can also make the citrus-flavored syrup on the stovetop or in your cocktail shaker.
  • Whenever you're garnishing with an apple slice, dip it into lemon juice immediately after cutting it. This will halt the oxidation process that's responsible for the fruit's flesh turning brown, which doesn't look very appealing.

Recipe Variation

  • To make a shaken apple margarita, simply pour the tequila, apple liqueur and juice, and sour mix into a cocktail shaker. Give it a really good shake, then strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

How Strong Is an Apple Margarita?

The frozen apple margarita is a very light cocktail. When made with Apple Pucker and an 80-proof tequila, it blends up to a mild 7 percent ABV (14 proof). If you opt for the shaken version, the alcohol content doubles to about 14 percent ABV (28 proof). Even that is equivalent to drinking a glass of wine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
538 Calories
1g Fat
118g Carbs
2g Protein
×
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 538
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 118g 43%
Dietary Fiber 18g 64%
Total Sugars 92g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 47mg 236%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 821mg 17%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Recipe Tags: