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Spiced Christmas Margarita

Spiced Christmas Margarita
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A festive cocktail combining tequila, cranberry, and warm holiday spices. Perfect for Christmas parties and holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz tequila blanco
  • 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 2 oz cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz agave nectar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Small pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Small pinch of ground cloves
  • Ice cubes
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for rim)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rim)
  • Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
  • Orange slice (for garnish)
  • Cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Mix coarse sugar and cinnamon on a small plate. Run lime wedge around rim of margarita glass and dip into cinnamon-sugar mixture. Set aside.
  2. Fill cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice cubes.
  3. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, agave nectar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the shaker.
  4. Seal shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until outside frosts over and feels ice-cold.
  5. Strain into prepared glass over fresh ice.
  6. Thread fresh cranberries onto cocktail pick with orange slice. Add cinnamon stick and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor – bottled juice doesn’t provide the same bright taste.
  • For batch serving, multiply ingredients and mix in a pitcher (excluding ice). Refrigerate up to 4 hours, then shake or stir individual portions with ice.
  • Adjust agave nectar based on sweetness preference – start with less and add more if needed.
  • For stronger cinnamon flavor, infuse tequila with cinnamon sticks 24 hours in advance.

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