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Spiced Christmas Margarita

Spiced Christmas Margarita: Elevate Your Holiday Cheer

This Spiced Christmas Margarita combines festive flavors of pomegranate, citrus, and warm spices, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz Tequila Use smooth silver tequila or blanco.
  • 1 oz Pomegranate Juice Cranberry juice can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 oz Orange Juice Tangerine juice is an alternative.
  • 1 oz Orange Liqueur Cointreau is preferred.
  • 1 tsp Honey Agave syrup can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use fresh for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Consider ground nutmeg for variation.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh grated ginger can enhance flavor.
  • a pinch Cayenne Pepper Optional for heat.
  • 1 sprig Rosemary Used as a garnish.
  • 2 oz Ginger Beer Optional for fizz.

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • rocks glass
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spiced Christmas Margarita
  1. Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Rim: In a small bowl, combine coarse sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Rub a slice of tangerine around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. Combine Ingredients in a Shaker: In a cocktail shaker, pour in the pomegranate juice, orange juice, tequila, and orange liqueur. Add honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. If desired, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  3. Shake the Cocktail: Fill the shaker with ice and securely close it. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled.
  4. Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Optional Top-Off: For fizz, top off with ginger beer.
  6. Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or a cinnamon stick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 25mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients and always prepare the cocktail fresh for best flavor.

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