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Spiced Christmas Margarita

Sip into the Holidays with a Spiced Christmas Margarita

Enjoy a delightful Spiced Christmas Margarita, a festive twist on a classic cocktail that elevates any gathering.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cocktails
Course: christmas holiday drinks
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Margarita
  • 2.5 oz pomegranate juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 2 oz tequila Choose a quality blanco tequila
  • 2 oz orange juice Freshly squeezed for zest
  • 0.5 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1 tablespoon honey Raw honey for natural sweetness
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract A hint for warmth
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon Essential for holiday flavor
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground ginger Adds a zesty kick
  • a pinch cayenne pepper Gives a spicy finish
  • 1 sprig rosemary For garnish
  • to taste ginger beer Optional for fizziness
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Rim
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar For crunch
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Balances sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon Aromatic touch
  • a pinch cayenne pepper Surprising heat

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • rocks glass
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Take a slice of tangerine or orange and run it around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the moistened rim into your cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, tequila, orange liqueur, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  4. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  5. Strain the chilled drink into the prepared rocks glass filled with ice.
  6. If desired, top off with ginger beer for a fizzy finish.
  7. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 15gVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

Chill your glass for a refreshing drink. Use high-quality tequila and freshly squeezed juices for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels to your taste.

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