Smoky Apple Spice

This smoky apple spice cocktail is a delightful blend of tequila, mezcal, apple cider, and ginger beer. Its warm and cozy flavors make it a perfect choice for the fall and winter seasons. The combination of spicy sugar rim, diced red apples, and a hint of ancho chile powder adds a unique twist to this refreshing drink.

Smoky Apple Spice

A delightful tequila and mezcal cocktail with apple cider and ginger beer, garnished with diced red apples and a spicy sugar rim.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Spice sugar* for rimming the glass
  • 1 oz blanco tequila
  • 1/2 oz mezcal
  • 1 1/2 oz apple cider
  • 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Ginger beer, for topping
  • Garnish: diced red apple

Instructions

  1. Rim a Collins glass with spice sugar, fill with ice, and set aside.
  2. In a shaker with ice, combine tequila, mezcal, apple cider, and lemon juice. Shake until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  4. Top with ginger beer.
  5. Garnish with diced red apples.