Go Back
–+ servings
Spiced Christmas Margarita

Spiced Christmas Margarita: A Cozy Sip of Holiday Cheer

This Spiced Christmas Margarita blends pomegranate, tangerine, and warming spices, making it a delightful holiday cocktail.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz Tequila smooth silver or blanco tequila recommended
  • 2.5 oz Pomegranate Juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 2 oz Tangerine/Orange Juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 0.5 oz Orange Liqueur Cointreau recommended
  • 1 tbsp Honey natural sweetness
  • ΒΌ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • β…› tsp Ground Cinnamon for cozy flavor
  • β…› tsp Ground Ginger gentle spicy kick
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper optional for heat
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary garnish
For the Rim
  • Cinnamon-Sugar to taste
Optional Addition
  • Ginger Beer for topping off

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • cocktail strainer
  • rocks glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the glass by rimming it with tangerine juice and dipping it into cinnamon-sugar mixture. Fill with ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, tangerine juice, tequila, orange liqueur, honey, and vanilla extract, along with ground cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over ice.
  5. If desired, top with a splash of ginger beer for fizz.
  6. Garnish with fresh rosemary and, if desired, a cinnamon stick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 30mg

Notes

Use fresh juices for best flavor. Adjust the cayenne pepper for spice level to taste.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!