Description
A festive and flavorful holiday cocktail featuring pomegranate, orange, warm spices, and tequila for a merry twist on the classic margarita.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Tequila (Patron Silver recommended)
- 2.5 oz Pomegranate juice
- 2 oz Orange juice
- 0.5 oz Orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp Ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp Ground ginger
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
- 1 sprig Rosemary (for garnish)
- Ginger beer – splash (optional)
- Cinnamon sugar (for rim)
- Ice
Instructions
- Rim a rocks glass with orange and cinnamon sugar. Fill with ice.
- Add all liquid ingredients and spices to a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of ginger beer (optional).
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig.
Notes
For a mocktail, omit tequila and orange liqueur, and increase juices.
Keywords: christmas margarita, holiday cocktail, spiced margarita, pomegranate tequila drink, easy christmas drink
