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Spiced Christmas Margarita

Spiced Christmas Margarita: A Festive Twist You’ll Love!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive and flavorful twist on the classic margarita, perfect for holiday celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz orange liqueur
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • Salt for rimming the glass
  • Ice
  • Fresh cranberries and lime slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rim the glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into salt.
  2. In a shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice, and spices.
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime slice.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness by adding simple syrup if desired.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and orange liqueur with sparkling water and additional cranberry juice.
  • Can be made in batches for parties.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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