Ingredients

• 1.5 oz gold tequila

• 1 oz Grand Marnier liqueur

• 2 oz honeycrisp syrup

• 1 oz apple cider

• 1 oz maple simple syrup

• 1 honeycrisp apple thinly sliced

Cinnamon Sugar Rim

• Pure Maple Syrup for coating

• 3 tbs raw sugar

• 1/2 tsp 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

How to put together the drink (look below on how to make the simple syrups):

1. Coat the rim of each glass in maple syrup using a spoon or parchment paper

2. On a plate, stir together the sugar, cardamom and cinnamon

3. Dip each glass in the sugar to coat

4. Fill a cocktail shaker with the tequila, grand marnier, apple cider, simple syrup and ice and shake for 30 to 60 seconds until combined

5. Fill a glass with crushed ice and honeycrisp slices and pour the margarita over top

Maple Simple Syrup

1. Combine the syrup and water in a saucepan over medium low heat and bring to a simmer, whisking to combine

2. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely

3. Store in the fridge in a sealed container

Honeycrisp Syrup

1. Place the apples and water in a saucepan and heat over medium heat

2. Cook until the mixture is simmering and the apple is tender and begins to break down

3. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth and blended, then Strain over a fine mesh sieve into a measuring cup

4. 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

5. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Store in a sealed container in the fridge

Original Recipe:
https://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/09/honeycrisp-margaritas-maple/