Margaritas tend to be the go-to cocktail for those in search of a cool refresher on a hot day, but Amanda Chen would argue that it tastes just as satisfying on a chilly evening. Chen, mixologist and founder of Toronto’s Salty Paloma, knows a thing or two about making a killer cocktail. When she’s not creating one-of-a-kind flavored rimmers, she’s keeping busy bestowing her whiskey-wisdom, teaching mixology classes.
Among her vast repertoire of boozy recipes is this Fall Margarita. With the introduction of flavors like apples and cinnamon, and a hint of maple syrup, Chen creates a cocktail exuding autumnal warmth, both in color and spice, you’ll be sipping all season long.
Pro tip: Before you start mixing up your cocktail, make sure your bar cart is fully stocked with all of the essentials you need.
• 1.5 oz Tequila Blanco
• .5 oz Triple Sec
• 1 oz apple cider
• .75 oz lime juice
• 2 bar spoons of maple syrup
• A handful of apple slices
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Salty Paloma Sweetie Pie Cocktail Rimmer
• 1 rocks glass
• Cocktail shaker
What to Do:
- Pour the Sweetie Pie Sugar in a shallow dish or small plate.
- Rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge, and dip in the sugar.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add tequila, triple sec, apple cider, lime juice, and maple syrup to your shaker with ice. Shake vigorously.
- Strain mixture into your glass.
- Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
About Salty Paloma
Salty Paloma is a Toronto-based maker of all-natural, hand-crafted flavored salts and sugars to elevate your cocktails, founded by recipe developer and mixology instructor Amanda Chen. Visit saltypaloma.com, and follow @saltypaloma on Instagram for cocktail how-to’s and seasonal recipes.
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