Name: Toasted Mulled Cider Margarita
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces apple cider; 6 black peppercorns; 2 pieces star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving; 1 lime wedge plus 4 lime wheels, for garnish; 4 ounces mezcal; 2 ounces lime juice; 2 ounces orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier; 2 large egg whites

Directions

Chill 4 large rocks glasses.
Bring the cider, peppercorns, star anise and cinnamon stick to a simmer in a saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes, then allow to steep for 30 minutes. Strain and allow to cool.
Combine the sugar, allspice and ground cinnamon on a small plate. Use the lime wedge to moisten the rim of the glasses, then dip in the spiced sugar mixture.
Working in 2 batches, in a shaker, combine half of the mezcal, lime juice, orange liqueur and egg white and 1 1/2 ounces of the chilled cider. Shake vigorously. Add ice and shake again. Strain into the rimmed glasses. Garnish each with a lime wheel and a dusting of ground cinnamon. Repeat with the second batch.

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Toasted Mulled Cider Margarita

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