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Spiced Christmas Margarita

Spiced Christmas Margarita: Sip on Holiday Cheer!

Celebrate the holiday season with a Spiced Christmas Margarita featuring pomegranate, tangerine juice, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Holiday, Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Margarita
  • 2 oz Tequila A smooth silver tequila like Patron is ideal.
  • 2.5 oz Pomegranate Juice Adds sweet-tart flavor and color.
  • 2 oz Tangerine/Orange Juice Freshly squeezed for bright citrus notes.
  • 0.5 oz Orange Liqueur Cointreau is recommended for citrus profile.
  • 1 tbsp Honey Natural sweetener blends spices.
  • 0.25 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth and sweetness.
  • 0.125 tsp Ground Cinnamon Infuses warmth; fresh can be used.
  • 0.125 tsp Ground Ginger Balances sweetness with gentle spice.
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper Optional for heat.
For the Garnish
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary Adds herbal hint for garnish.
  • Ginger Beer Optional for fizz.

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • rocks glass
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the rim by mixing coarse sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with tangerine, dip in the mixture, and fill with ice.
  2. Combine pomegranate juice, tangerine juice, tequila, orange liqueur, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over ice, admiring the vibrant colors.
  5. Top with a splash of ginger beer if desired, and stir gently.
  6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and fresh rosemary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill all ingredients beforehand for the best experience. Adjust honey to taste, especially with tart juices, and customize garnishes as desired.

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