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Spiced Christmas Margarita

A festive twist on the classic margarita with tequila, cranberry, cinnamon, and nutmeg – the ultimate holiday cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: Holiday, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz tequila silver or reposado
  • 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
  • 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup or honey syrup
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • ice cubes
Rim & Garnish
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 wedge lime for rimming
  • fresh cranberries for garnish
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Margarita glass
  • Small plate (for rim)
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Mix sugar and cinnamon on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass, then dip rim into mixture.
  2. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until chilled.
  4. Strain into prepared glass with ice.
  5. Garnish with cranberries and cinnamon stick.

Notes

For a sparkling touch, top with club soda or prosecco before serving.