Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Margarita featuring silver tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and pure cranberry juice, served in a cinnamon-sugar rimmed glass. Perfect for holiday celebrations with a balance of tartness, sweetness, and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 2 oz pure cranberry juice
For the Glass Rim
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture for rimming glasses
For Garnish
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the glass rim. Rim your glass by running a lime wedge around the edge and then dipping the glass into a cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat the rim evenly with a festive, sweet-spicy touch.
- Combine the ingredients. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add silver tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and pure cranberry juice to the shaker for mixing.
- Shake the cocktail. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and combined, ensuring a smooth and cold drink.
- Strain into the glass. Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared cinnamon-sugar rimmed glass filled with fresh ice cubes for immediate enjoyment.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cranberries to add a colorful, festive look and an extra hint of flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Silver tequila is recommended for a crisp and clean taste.
- The cinnamon-sugar rim adds a sweet-spicy holiday touch.
- Adjust cranberry juice sweetness according to your preference.
- This recipe makes one serving but can be multiplied to serve guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
