Apple cider season is in full swing – make the most of it with this tangy take on a margarita! The homemade thyme-infused simple syrup balances out the acidity, while the brown sugar rim offers a sweet surprise.
Ingredients
2 ounces tequila
2 1/2 ounces Columbia Gorge Organic apple cider
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
1/2 ounce thyme-infused simple syrup (homemade)
1 tablespoon Fresh thyme sprigs and apple slices for garnish
Directions
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In a small saucepan, heat equal parts water and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add a handful of fresh thyme sprigs and simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Rim your glass with brown sugar and set it aside.
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In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, apple cider, lime juice, triple sec, and the thyme-infused simple syrup. Shake well.
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Fill your glass with ice and pour your margarita in.
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Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and apple slice.
