Christmas Margarita Recipe
Celebrate the holidays with this festive Christmas Margarita, a delightful blend of pomegranate juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and warming spices. Combined with resposado tequila and Grand Marnier, this cocktail offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors topped with a cinnamon sugar rim and garnished with fresh rosemary, orange slices, and pomegranate arils for a merry touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Christmas Margarita:
- 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 oz. resposado tequila
- 3/4 oz. Grand Marnier
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Rim:
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Garnish:
- Rosemary sprig
- Orange slices
- Pomegranate arils
- Ginger beer (to top the glass)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Rim: In a small, shallow bowl, combine the white sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly. Take a fresh lime wedge and run it around the rim of your cocktail glass to moisten it. Then, dip the rim gently into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat it evenly. Set aside.
- Mix the Margarita: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the pomegranate juice, orange juice, maple syrup, resposado tequila, Grand Marnier, and ground cinnamon. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled and combined.
- Serve: Fill the cinnamon sugar-rimmed cocktail glass with crushed ice. Strain the margarita mixture over the ice. Top the drink with a splash of ginger beer to add effervescence.
- Garnish and Finish: Add a sprig of rosemary, an orange slice, and a few pomegranate arils to the cocktail for a festive presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy your Christmas Margarita.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the maple syrup amount to taste for sweetness.
- For a less sweet drink, reduce the Grand Marnier or omit the maple syrup.
- Ginger beer adds a nice bubbly texture and slight spice to the cocktail.
- Ensure the glass is properly rimmed to prevent the cinnamon sugar mixture from falling off.
Keywords: Christmas Margarita, Holiday Cocktail, Festive Drink, Pomegranate Margarita, Tequila Cocktail
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