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Christmas Margarita

Festive Christmas Margarita with Tart Cranberry & Pomegranate

This Christmas Margarita combines tart cranberry and sweet pomegranate for a festive holiday drink that impresses guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz Silver or Gold Tequila Choose your favorite for the perfect base flavor.
  • 1 oz Grand Marnier Can substitute with triple sec or Cointreau.
  • 1 oz 100% Cranberry Juice Opt for pure juice to enhance tartness.
  • 1 oz Pomegranate Juice Adds sweetness and color.
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice Balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup Adjust based on personal taste.
For the Rim
  • Sanding Sugar or Kosher Salt Use for rimming the glass.
For the Garnish
  • Cranberries & Rosemary Sprig Enhance visual appeal and aroma.

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • measuring jigger
  • Strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Margarita
  1. Prepare your glass by wetting the rim with simple syrup and dipping it in sanding sugar.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, then pour in tequila, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  4. Fill the prepared glass with ice and strain the margarita mixture into the glass.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and cranberries for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are chilled for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste with more simple syrup if needed.

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