Easy Sour Apple Margarita

If you’re looking for an easy Sour Apple Margarita, you’re in the right place. This refreshing cocktail—also known as a Green Apple Margarita—is sweet, tart, icy cold, and ready in minutes. It’s perfect for summer parties, girls’ nights, or celebrating the end of a long week.

If you survived the ’80s and ’90s, there’s a good chance sour apple flavoring was practically a personality trait. Candy, drinks, lip gloss… we embraced it all. This Sour Apple Margarita brings back that nostalgic green apple flavor—just with better decision-making and tequila. Because these days, we’d rather enjoy a great cocktail than turn the kitchen into a chemistry lab.

What to Serve With Easy Sour Apple Margaritas

This cocktail pairs perfectly with:

• Tacos
• Steak Fajitas
• Chicken dishes
• Chips and salsa

Or honestly… our easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes! 🎉

• Serves: 1
• Prep Time: 1 minute

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: If desired, rim your glass with salt or sugar by running a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into your garnish of choice.

Step 2: Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the tequila, sour apple schnapps, and pineapple juice, then top with unflavored sparkling water for a fizzy finish. Garnish with green apple slices and enjoy!

🍋 Simply Made Swaps…

Frozen Sour Apple Margarita

Blend everything with ice for a slushy summer version.🧊

Sour Apple Mocktail

Swap the alcohol for lemon-lime soda and apple juice for a fun nonalcoholic version.🍋

Festive Vibes

For Halloween, garnish with sugar eyeballs.👀

 🍏 Before You Go…

If tart, fruity cocktails are your thing, take a look at our full lineup of mocktails and cocktails for plenty more reasons to break out the shaker. And when apple season rolls around, our apple recipes for fall.