Spiced Christmas Margarita – A Festive Holiday Cocktail with a Twist
A festive twist on a classic cocktail, this Spiced Christmas Margarita blends tequila, cranberry juice, citrus, and warming spices into a holiday-perfect drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Ingredients
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2 oz reposado tequila
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1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
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1 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
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1 oz fresh lime juice
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0.75 oz spiced simple syrup
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Cinnamon-sugar, for rim
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Cranberries, lime wheel, rosemary sprig (optional garnish)
Spiced Simple Syrup:
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1 cup water
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1 cup sugar
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2 cinnamon sticks
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4 cloves
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3 slices fresh ginger
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Instructions
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Make the syrup: Simmer water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger for 10 minutes. Cool and strain.
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Rim glasses: Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip in cinnamon-sugar.
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Shake: In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine tequila, liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and syrup. Shake until chilled.
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Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish with cranberries, lime, and rosemary if desired.
Notes
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Make a big batch by scaling the recipe 8x for a pitcher.
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Keep syrup refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
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Use pomegranate juice instead of cranberry for a variation.