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Spiced Christmas Margarita

Spiced Christmas Margarita: A Festive Sip for Joyful Cheers

A delightful Spiced Christmas Margarita combining pomegranate, tangerine, and warming spices for a festive drink.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz Tequila Patron Silver recommended
  • 2.5 oz Pomegranate Juice
  • 2 oz Orange Juice Tangerine juice can be used for a twist
  • 0.5 oz Orange Liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1 tbsp Honey To balance the spices
  • 0.25 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.125 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper Optional for spice
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary For garnish
  • 1 splash Ginger Beer Optional to top off

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • rocks glass

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spiced Christmas Margarita
  1. Prepare the glass by running a slice of tangerine or orange around the rim, then dip it into a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, tangerine juice, tequila, orange liqueur, honey, and vanilla extract. Add ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, pouring carefully to admire the ruby-red hue.
  5. For an extra bubbly touch, add a splash of ginger beer on top if desired.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and optionally add a cinnamon stick for flair.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy this festive cocktail responsibly. It can be customized with different juices or sweeteners as desired.

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