Maple Honeycrisp Margaritas

[nverland]

Maple Honeycrisp Margaritas
Yield: makes 1 serving, is easily multiplied Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounce gold tequila
1 ounce Grand Marnier liqueur
2 ounces honeycrisp syrup
1 ounce apple cider
1 ounces maple simple syrup
1 honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced

cinnamon sugar rim

maple syrup for coating
3 tablespoons raw sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of ground cardamom

maple simple syrup

3/4 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup water

honeycrisp syrup

2 honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
1/4 cup water
sugar

Directions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with the tequila, grand marnier, apple cider, simple syrup and ice and shake for 30 to 60 seconds until combined. Fill a glass with crushed ice and honeycrisp slices and pour the margarita over top.

cinnamon sugar rim

Coat the rim of each glass in maple syrup using a spoon or parchment paper. On a plate, stir together the sugar, cardamom and cinnamon. Dip each glass in the sugar to coat.

maple simple syrup

Combine the syrup and water in a saucepan over medium low heat and bring to a simmer, whisking to combine. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely. Store in the fridge in a sealed container.

honeycrisp syrup

Place the apples and water in a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Cook until the mixture is simmering and the apple is tender and begins to break down. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth and blended. Strain over a fine mesh sieve into a measuring cup.

The amount of honeycrisp juice you have is how much sugar you need. If you have 1/2 cup, use 1/2 cup sugar. Equal parts. Place both the honeycrisp juice and the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is simmering. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Store in a sealed container in the fridge.