Description
Elevate your holiday parties with a margarita that’s spiced, festive, and full of cheer. This Spiced Christmas Margarita is the cocktail you’ll reach for all season.
Ingredients
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2 oz. tequila blanco
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1 oz. orange liqueur
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1 oz. fresh lime juice
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1 oz. cranberry juice
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1/2 oz. simple syrup
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/8 tsp ground clove
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1 pinch allspice
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Ice cubes
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Coarse sugar or cinnamon-sugar mix (for rimming the glass)
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Orange slice and cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Instructions
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Moisten the rim of your glass with lime juice and dip in sugar-cinnamon mix. Chill in freezer.
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In a shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup, cinnamon, clove, and allspice.
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Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
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Strain margarita into chilled glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon stick.
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Optional: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cinnamon on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Cinnamon-Sugar Rim
- 1Â tablespoon coarse sugar
- 1Â tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Steps:
Mix coarse sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.Â
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins