If you’re craving that bold margarita tang but want to keep things booze-free, the Autumn Margarita Mocktail is your perfect seasonal sipper. This vibrant, four-ingredient drink blends crisp apple cider with zesty lime and sweet orange juice for a harvest-inspired twist that’s refreshing, balanced, and unmistakably fall.
Autumn Margarita Mocktail
Skill Level: Easy
Autumn Margarita Mocktail
Equipment
- Shaker
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Apple Cider
- 1 ounce Lime Juice
- 1 ounce Orange Juice
- Dash Cinnamon Sugar garnish or for the rim
Instructions
- Rim rocks glass with cinnamon sugar (optional).
- Add apple cider, lime juice, and orange juice into shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into glass with ice.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
Notes
The cider + lime combo keeps it tangy like a margarita, but sweet orange juice rounds it out. The cinnamon rim makes it festive.
Movie Pairing: Coco (2017). Bright, seasonal, and celebratory—just like this fall margarita remix.
Finished with a cinnamon-sugar rim or a fresh apple slice, it’s the kind of drink that feels right at home during bonfires, sweater weather movie nights, or even your next festive gathering. Whether you’re skipping the tequila or just want a delicious non-alcoholic option, this mocktail brings full flavor with zero compromise.
