Description
This Spiced Christmas Margarita blends zesty citrus and warm spices for a refreshing drink perfect for holiday festivities. Easy to make and simply delightful!
Ingredients
- Tequila (2 oz)
- Pomegranate juice (2.5 oz)
- Orange juice (2 oz)
- Orange liqueur (0.5 oz)
- Honey (1 tbsp)
- Vanilla extract (¼ tsp)
- Ground cinnamon (⅛ tsp)
- Ground ginger (⅛ tsp)
- Cayenne pepper (1 pinch)
- Rosemary sprig
- Ginger beer (optional)
Instructions
- Rim a rocks glass with citrus and dip into cinnamon-sugar mixture. Fill with ice.
- Combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, tequila, orange liqueur, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice, shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Optional: add a splash of ginger beer on top for fizz.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig.
Notes
Use good quality tequila for the best flavor.
Adjust sweetener to your taste preference.
Make a non-alcoholic version by substituting with sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg