Crisp Crown Apple Margarita Recipe (TikTok Famous)
This Crown Apple Margarita recipe blends crisp apple flavor, the richness of whiskey and the tang. If you’re a margarita lover, this is a fun and unique twist you need to try. Whether you’re having a fun family gathering or just chilling at home, this Crown Royal Apple margarita is one you’ll make again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Crown Apple Margarita Recipe
The Crown Apple Margarita is quick and easy to make and requires only a handful of common margarita ingredients plus a bottle of flavored apple whiskey which you might already have on your home bar. Suzy’s husband loves Crown Apple so when we saw this margarita recipe on TikTok, we knew we had to give it a try.
We used our classic, 3-ingredient margarita recipe as the base and added the apple whiskey to give it a flavor boost. This margarita recipe is just as good for seasoned drinkers as it is for beginners thanks to its ease of prep and tasty combination of flavors.
The sweet green apple notes of Crown Royal Apple and the zesty kick of fresh lime juice, help to make a drink that is slightly sweet with the perfect zing.
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This apple whiskey margarita is totally sippable and a perfect choice to be enjoyed poolside or fireside. You’ll first taste the tequila but it’s quickly followed by a bright green apple flavor that your taste buds will really enjoy. It’s sweet but not overly and it’s a really great reinterpretation of a classic margarita.
If you like apple cocktails this will totally hit the spot!
This cocktail effortlessly adapts to any occasion and season. We’ve paired it with a cinnamon sugar rim which adds warm spice notes and is a great compliment to the Apple Crown Royal. Share this tequila and whiskey drink with friends at happy hour and create some margarita memories.
Be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card for the complete recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Crown Royal Regal Apple Whiskey
- 1 oz Reposado tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz Triple Sec
If you don’t have Crown Apple, I definitely think it’s worth getting a small bottle to make this margarita recipe. While I don’t typically love to buy specialty bottles of liquor, this is really more versatile than you might think and there are plenty of Crown Apple drinks you can make with this flavored whiskey.
Because whiskey can be a strong flavor we used reposado tequila (sometimes called gold tequila). Reposado tequila is more aged than blanco (white tequila) so it has a little bit more of a complex flavor. But you can use whatever you have at home.
You can use whatever kind of orange liqueur you have on hand for this recipe. We always have Triple Sec around because it’s a staple of any margarita. It’s also inexpensive.
Be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card for the complete recipe.
How to Make a Crown Apple Margarita
Rim the glass
Rim a margarita glass. I love the spiced sugar rim we did which was sweet and also had spice notes that pair really well with apples like nutmeg and cinnamon. But you can use salt if you prefer. For more detail read “How to Salt a Margarita Glass.”
Step 1
Add Crown Royal Apple whiskey, Reposado tequila, fresh lime juice and orange liqueur to a cocktail shaker.
Step 2
Add ice and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
Step 3
Strain the contents into a spiced sugar-rimmed margarita glass filled with ice.
Step 4
Garnish with a slice of apple or a lime wedge.
Tips
- In fall, an añejo tequila will give this recipe even more complexity and flavor. And for summer, you can try it with blanco tequila to keep it as crisp and refreshing as possible.
- If you don’t want to buy a bottle of Crown Royal Apple you can use apple juice instead. The drink will be less boozy and have a less crisp apple flavor but it would still be delicious. My favorite apple juice is the Tree Top Honeycrisp Apple Juice.
- Change up the garnish depending on the time of year. In Summer, use a slice of green apple or lime wheel. In winter, add a few cinnamon sticks along with thin apple slices for a fun presentation. (This would really be a great Thanksgiving margarita!).
Variations to Try
Crown Apple Margarita FAQs
While regular Crown Royal can be used, it will alter the flavor profile significantly. Crown Royal Apple adds a distinct apple essence that complements the margarita perfectly.
To create a non-alcoholic version of the Crown Apple Margarita, you can substitute the Crown Royal Apple with non-alcoholic apple cider or apple juice for the apple flavor, while a non-alcoholic tequila alternative can be used to mimic the overall profile of the cocktail.
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Whiskey Margarita with Crown Apple
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Crown Royal Regal apple whiskey
- 1 ounce Reposado tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
Instructions
- Add Crown Royal Apple whiskey, Reposado tequila, fresh lime juice and orange liqueur to a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the contents into a spiced sugar-rimmed margarita glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a slice of apple or a lime wedge.
Notes
- In fall, an añejo tequila will give this recipe even more complexity and flavor. And for summer, you can try it with blanco tequila to keep it as crisp and refreshing as possible.
- If you don’t want to buy a bottle of Crown Royal Apple you can use apple juice instead. The drink will be less boozy and have a less crisp apple flavor but it would still be delicious. My favorite apple juice is the Tree Top Honeycrisp Apple Juice.
- Change up the garnish depending on the time of year. In Summer, use a slice of green apple or lime wheel. In winter, add a few cinnamon sticks along with thin apple slices for a fun presentation. (This would really be a great Thanksgiving margarita!).
