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Spiced Christmas Margarita

A festive holiday margarita infused with warming spices, cranberry, citrus, and smooth tequila.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila blanco or reposado
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz orange liqueur
  • 1 oz cranberry juice 100% juice preferred
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup or honey syrup
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cloves optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Margarita glass

Method
 

  1. Prepare the glass with a cinnamon-sugar rim if desired.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and spices.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
  5. Strain into prepared glass over fresh ice.
  6. Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and spice levels to taste. Can be batched for parties.