Spiced Christmas Margarita – A Festive Holiday Cocktail
When the holiday season rolls around, traditional margaritas get a magical winter makeover. The Spiced Christmas Margarita combines the zesty freshness of lime with warming holiday flavors like cinnamon, cranberry, and orange. Served in a sugar-and-spice rimmed glass, this cocktail is as stunning as it is delicious.
Perfect for holiday parties, Christmas dinners, or cozy evenings by the fire, this margarita strikes the balance between refreshing citrus and festive spice. It’s a creative twist on the classic margarita that brings holiday cheer to every sip.
Ingredients
For the Cocktail:
- 2 oz tequila (silver or reposado)
- 1 oz triple sec (or Cointreau)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (or honey syrup)
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- Ice cubes
For the Rim & Garnish:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 lime wedge
- Fresh cranberries & cinnamon stick (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Mix sugar and cinnamon on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass, then dip rim into the sugar-spice mixture.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with cranberries and a cinnamon stick for festive flair.
Why You’ll Love It
- Festive flavor: Classic margarita with warming holiday spices.
- Beautiful presentation: Garnished with cranberries and cinnamon, it looks stunning at holiday gatherings.
- Easy to make: Just a shaker and a few ingredients.
Variations
- Frozen Christmas Margarita: Blend all ingredients with ice for a slushy holiday drink.
- Pomegranate Twist: Swap cranberry juice for pomegranate for a deeper flavor.
- Mocktail Version: Replace tequila and triple sec with orange juice and sparkling water.
Spiced Christmas Margarita
A festive twist on the classic margarita with tequila, cranberry, cinnamon, and nutmeg – the ultimate holiday cocktail.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mix sugar and cinnamon on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass, then dip rim into mixture.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into prepared glass with ice.
- Garnish with cranberries and cinnamon stick.
Notes
For a sparkling touch, top with club soda or prosecco before serving.
Make-Ahead Tips
- Mix the cocktail (without ice) in a pitcher up to 2 hours before serving. Shake with ice right before pouring.
- Prepare rim sugar in advance and store in an airtight container.
