Usher in the fall with this Spiced Cider Margarita! You will not only impress your friends, but it is likely to become a new fall favorite.

1.5 oz Don Julio Reposado

.75 oz fresh lemon juice

.5 oz Honey Simple Syrup

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Spiced Cider

In a shaker tin combine the tequila, lemon juice, honey simple syrup, and bitters. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass. Top with a splash of spiced cider and garnish with a cinnamon stick and two apple slices dusted with ground cinnamon.

1 gallon apple cider blend

1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon

1/2 Tbsp ground nutmeg

1/2 lemon (quartered)

1/2 orange (quartered)

3 cinnamon sticks

6 whole cloves

5 pieces Star Anise 

In a pot, heat store-bought apple cider blend to a simmer. Add the rest of the ingredients stirring periodically. Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, transfer to an open container, and allow to chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

In a pot, heat 1 cup of water to a slow simmer. Add in 1 cup of honey and stir until fully combined. Transfer to an open container and allow to chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.