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A vibrant red festive margarita in a decorative rimmed glass with a cinnamon-sugar edge, garnished with a cinnamon stick and dried orange slice, placed on a rustic wooden table amidst pinecones, holly berries, and soft fairy lights, with soft natural daylight and shallow depth of field.

Festive Spiced Christmas Margarita

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A warmly spiced, festive margarita with cinnamon, nutmeg, and pomegranate juice—perfect for Christmas parties and festive gatherings.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • ¼ oz pomegranate juice
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp honey or agave (optional, for sweetness)
  • Cinnamon stick and dried orange slice for garnish
  • Cinnamon sugar for rim

Instructions

  1. Rim glass with lime juice, then dip in cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
  2. In a shaker with ice, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, pomegranate juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey (if using). Shake well.
  3. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and dried orange slice. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute tequila with apple cider vinegar + a splash of ginger ale.
  • Make ahead: mix all ingredients (except ice and garnish) and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired cocktail
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 165 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 12mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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