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Spiced Christmas Margarita

Spiced Christmas Margarita: Your New Favorite Holiday Sip

Spiced Christmas Margarita is a vibrant holiday cocktail that combines tangy pomegranate and tangerine juices with delightful spices for a festive sip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 ounces Tequila opt for a smooth silver or blanco tequila for best results.
  • 1 ounce Pomegranate Juice fresh juice is key for superior taste.
  • 1 ounce Orange Juice you can swap in tangerine juice for an even more appealing holiday twist.
  • 1 ounce Orange Liqueur Cointreau is widely recommended, but feel free to use Triple Sec in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey tweak the amount to fit your sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract always go for pure vanilla extract over imitation for best results.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust it according to your taste for the perfect balance.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger if you prefer, fresh ginger can be used as a delightful substitute.
  • pinch Cayenne Pepper this balances the sweetness beautifully; adjust to fit your spice tolerance.
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary consider using other herbs like thyme if you prefer.
  • splash Ginger Beer omit if you want a still cocktail, or you can replace it with tonic water.

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • rocks glass
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Create the cinnamon-sugar rim by mixing equal parts coarse sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with a tangerine or orange slice, then dip it into the sugar mixture. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, add pomegranate juice, tangerine juice, tequila, orange liqueur, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. This creates a balanced drink.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix all ingredients thoroughly and chill them.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Top with a splash of ginger beer for a fizzy finish, or enjoy it still if preferred.
  6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a sprig of fresh rosemary for aromatic enhancement.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh juices for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness with honey to your preference.

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