Description
A festive and flavorful Spiced Christmas Margarita perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedges and cinnamon sugar for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it into cinnamon sugar to coat.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice, agave syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- For a festive twist, try adding a splash of pomegranate juice for extra color and flavor.
- You can also substitute the tequila with mezcal for a smoky variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spiced Christmas Margarita