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Spiced Christmas Margarita

Delightful Spiced Christmas Margarita for Festive Cheers

Enjoy a Spiced Christmas Margarita, a festive cocktail blending zesty pomegranate and tangerine juices with warm spices for holiday cheer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz pomegranate juice
  • 1 oz tangerine juice or fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz tequila silver or blanco
  • 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau) Triple Sec as alternative
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 drop vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon freshly ground preferred
  • 1 pinch ground ginger muddled fresh ginger elevates flavor
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper omit for a milder drink
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme as alternative
  • 1 oz ginger beer optional for added fizz

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • rocks glass

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the serving glass by running a tangerine slice along the rim. Dip the rim in cinnamon-sugar mixture and fill the glass with ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine pomegranate juice, tangerine juice, tequila, orange liqueur, honey, and vanilla extract. Add the spices.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
  5. Top off with ginger beer for an added festive flourish.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary or a cinnamon stick and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh juices and adjust sweetness to taste. Chill shaker and glass beforehand for a refreshing experience.

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