Shake up the holiday spirit with a Christmas Margarita that’s as snowy and bright as the season itself! This creamy and tangy twist on the classic cocktail combines smooth cream of coconut, tart white cranberry juice, and a zesty squeeze of lime for a drink that’s as refreshing as a winter breeze. Rim the glass with coconut and lime zest for a festive touch, and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and use iced cranberries to make it merry. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, this cocktail will be the star of your Christmas celebrations!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 3/4 cup white cranberry juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup Cointreau (you could also use Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
- 3+ Tablespoons agave nectar (depending on sweetness desired)
- 3 Tablespoons coconut cream
- Garnish: coconut flakes, coarse salt, grated lime
- Sprig of rosemary
Instructions
- In a large shaker, combine all ingredients. Shake well.
- Grind coconut flakes, grate the peel of a lime and salt.
- Dip glass rim in agave and and dip into coconut-sal-lime peel mixture.
- Place ice cubes (for decorative ice cubes, freeze cranberries in small cubed silicone ice pan – use distilled water for clarity). Divide mixture between glasses.
- Garnish edge of glass with a sprig of rosemary.
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