Healthy Recipes Healthy Drink Recipes Healthy Cocktail & Wine Recipes Apple Cider-Mezcal Margarita 5.0 (1) 1 Review This fall version of a margarita features apple cider and mezcal, a liquor made from agave much like tequila. Like a classic margarita, this one blends sweet and sour flavors with a hint of cinnamon and orange from triple sec. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 28, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Rachel Marek Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 lime wedge ⅔ cup apple cider ¼ cup lime juice 2 ½ ounces mezcal ½ ounce triple sec Cinnamon sticks & apple slices for garnish Directions Combine sugar, cinnamon and salt on a small plate. Rub lime wedge around the rims of 2 old-fashioned glasses. Dip the rims in the sugar mixture until well coated. Fill the glasses with ice cubes. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add cider, lime juice, mezcal and triple sec; cover and shake well. Divide between the prepared glasses. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple slices, if desired. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 165 Calories 17g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 165 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Total Sugars 14g Added Sugars 4g 8% Vitamin A 17IU 0% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Folate 3mcg 1% Sodium 147mg 6% Calcium 8mg 1% Magnesium 3mg 1% Potassium 39mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved