Green Apple Margarita: The Sour Mix
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker. Pour the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of Granny Smith apple.
This twist on the classic margarita brings in the sweet yet distinctly tart taste of Granny Smith apples. It’s one of the most tangy variations you’ll find, offering a completely unique flavour to our green apple margarita mix.
For this recipe, we’ll skip apple sodas with artificial flavours or liqueurs and use pure apple juice instead. The goal is to create an intense cocktail while maintaining a perfect balance between the ingredients.
Ingredients for the Apple Margarita
You’ll need just four ingredients to create this refreshing Granny Smith Margarita:
- 45 ml / 1 ⅓ parts Altos Plata
- 120 ml / 4 parts Granny Smith apple juice*
- 10 ml / ⅓ part agave or natural syrup
- 10 ml / ⅓ part lime juice
*To make the juice, place a quartered Granny Smith apple and 1 cup of water in a blender. Blend until smooth, then strain. Done!
How to Prepare the Sour Apple Margarita
The steps to prepare this drink are so simple, they can be summed up in three easy steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a shaker.
- Add all ingredients to a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a slice of Granny Smith apple.
You can opt for store-bought apple juice, but it’s clear that homemade juice brings a fresher, higher-quality flavour to the cocktail.
Calories of the Margarita with Apple Juice
For those mindful of their calorie intake, rest assured that this apple cocktail contains only 156 calories per serving. Here’s the breakdown:
- Altos Plata: 97 calories
- Granny Smith apple juice: 28 calories
- Agave or natural syrup: 31 calories
- Lime juice: 0 calories
Why Altos Tequila?
The choice of tequila plays a key role in crafting any cocktail, especially in bold drinks like this one featuring Granny Smith apple. That’s why Altos Plata tequila is the perfect match. Made from 100% blue agave sourced from the Los Altos region in Jalisco, Mexico, Altos Plata offers a smooth, complex flavour that distinguishes it from other tequilas. It is also produced responsibly with top-quality ingredients, ensuring a remarkable experience with every sip. With Altos Plata, you can be confident you’re using a premium tequila that will elevate the flavour of your green apple margarita.
