Easy Spiced Christmas Margarita
A cozy holiday margarita made with pomegranate, orange, warm spices, and a hint of heat—perfect for Christmas parties and winter nights.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila or tequila blanco
- 2.5 oz pomegranate juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur like Cointreau
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 sprig rosemary
- Ginger beer optional
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Glass
- Run a slice of orange around the rim of your glass. Dip it into cinnamon sugar for a sweet, warm finish.
Step 2: Add Everything Into a Jar
- Pour in tequila, pomegranate juice, orange juice, orange liqueur, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne. Add a handful of ice.
Step 3: Shake
- Shake for 20 seconds until the jar feels cold.
Step 4: Strain and Serve
- Pour into your rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
Step 5: Garnish
- Add a rosemary sprig, pomegranate seeds, and a cinnamon stick.
Optional Sparkle:
- Add a splash of ginger beer at the end if you want something fizzy.
Notes
- Don’t skip the rim—it makes every sip better.
- A little vanilla extract goes a long way.
- Adjust spice level depending on your heat preference.
- Use chilled juice for the coldest margarita.