Spiced Christmas Margarita Recipe
Looking for a festive holiday drink? Try this Spiced Christmas Margarita Recipe! This drink combines tequila with warm Christmas spices.
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring cup or jigger
- Small plate for rim
- Sharp knife for garnish
- Margarita glasses
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Ice cubes
- Cinnamon sugar for rim
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Mix cinnamon and sugar on a small plate.
- Rub lime around the glass rim.
- Dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Set the glass aside to dry.
- Combine cinnamon and nutmeg in your shaker.
- Add a small splash of tequila first.
- Mix well to blend the spices evenly.
- Pour in remaining tequila and orange liqueur.
- Add fresh lime juice and cranberry juice.
- The cranberry gives it a festive red color.
- Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- This mixes everything perfectly and chills the drink.
- Strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Add cranberries and an orange slice on top.
- Your Spiced Christmas Margarita is ready!
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice, not bottled.
- It tastes much better and more natural.
- Make the cinnamon sugar rim extra thick.
- This adds wonderful flavor with each sip.
- Adjust spices based on your preference.
- Some people like more cinnamon than nutmeg.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer beforehand.
- Cold glasses keep drinks colder for longer.
- Make a big batch for parties.
- Just multiply the recipe by servings needed.