Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive Christmas Margarita, combining tart cranberry and pomegranate juices with the bright flavors of key lime and gold tequila. This refreshing cocktail is perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and optionally finished with a salted rim for added zing.
Ingredients
Scale
Cocktail Ingredients
- 3 ounces Cranberry Juice
- 1 ounce Pomegranate Juice
- 1/2 ounce Key Lime Juice
- 1/2 ounce Orange Liqueur
- 2 ounces Gold Tequila
- 2 teaspoons Simple Syrup
Optional Garnish
- Margarita Salt (for rimming the glass)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Take your serving glass and dip the rim first into the simple syrup, allowing it to coat the edge. Then, gently dip the rim into margarita salt to create a flavorful salted border.
- Add Ice to Glass: Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes to chill the cocktail once poured.
- Combine Ingredients in Shaker: In a cocktail shaker, add 3 to 4 pieces of ice followed by the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, key lime juice, orange liqueur, gold tequila, and simple syrup.
- Shake to Mix: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to thoroughly combine and chill the ingredients.
- Pour the Cocktail: Strain and pour the mixed cocktail from the shaker into the ice-filled glass, preserving the salted rim.
- Garnish and Serve: Add a festive garnish such as a lime wedge, cranberries, or rosemary sprig if desired, then enjoy your refreshing Christmas Margarita.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and orange liqueur and replace with additional juice or soda.
- Use fresh key lime juice for the best bright and authentic flavor.
- Rimming the glass with salt is optional but adds a classic margarita touch.
- Shake well to ensure the cocktail is chilled and properly mixed for the best taste experience.
