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Apple Cider Habañero

Sweet apple cider, lime and tequila topped with cold amber beer, with a single dash of habañero hot sauce for a slow, warm heat. A fall drink with a little attitude.

Time
5 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Built in glass
Glass
Highball glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 1 serving.

21+ · Please drink responsibly. Learn more

Garnish: Apple slices (3 slices)

How to make it

  1. 1

    Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the apple cider, lime juice and tequila.

  2. 2

    Add a dash of habañero hot sauce and stir.

  3. 3

    Top with cold amber lager and garnish with apple slices.

Swap it: Go easy on the hot sauce at first; one dash is plenty and you can always add more. Any amber or Mexican-style lager works.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
  • Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.

Recommended glassware

  • Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Total Wine & More — Apple Cider Habañero. Quantities and basic method are factual (the source lists amounts in "parts"; shown here as 1 part = 1 fl oz). Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults 21+ (or the legal drinking age where you live). Please enjoy responsibly.

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