Ho-Ho-Holiday Margarita Recipe

The holidays are a time for gathering, celebrating, and, let’s be honest, making cocktails that make you feel like a fancy bitch. And gentlemen, if you have a lady friend in your life you’re hoping to impress, this shit right here is going to do it. Behold, the Ho-Ho-Holiday Margarita, a tangy-sweet, cranberry-kissed masterpiece that says, “I’m here to get shit-faced like the classy slut that I am.”

This isn’t your average margarita. I’ve wife swapped, *ahem*, I mean swapped out the tropical vibes for a wintry twist with cranberry juice and rosemary garnish, turning this classic into a seasonal showstopper. Bonus points: it’s as photogenic as it is delicious. Because what’s a holiday party without an Instagram-worthy drink in hand?

Whether you’re hosting a crowd or sipping solo while wrapping presents, this cocktail is your ticket to feeling extra merry and bright. So grab your tequila, shake it like a polaroid picture, or in this case, a snow globe, and let’s toast to a season full of good times, good friends, fancy ass drinks.

Ho-Ho-Holiday Margarita Recipe

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Deck the halls and spike the punch, it’s time to toast the holidays with the sassiest cocktail on the block. Meet the Christmas Margarita, the drink that’s bold enough to crash your holiday party and steal the show. It’s tangy, sweet, and just tart enough to remind you that holiday shopping isn’t over yet. Let’s make magic happen:

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Servings 1 people

Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Margarita Glass
• 1 Drink Shaker

Ingredients

  

• 2 oz Tequila The liquid courage you need for family gatherings.
• 1 oz Triple Sec Because orange liqueur is like mistletoe for your taste buds.
• 1 oz Lime Juice Fresh is best; we’re classy bitches.
• 1 oz Cranberry Juice Add a festive splash and a punch of tartness right to the taste buds.
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup This isn't even anything you need to go buy. It's so easy to make yourself.
• Ice For shaking and chilling (the cocktail, not the mood, silly).
• Salt or sugar Rim job optional.
• Cranberries, lime wedge, a sprig of rosemary. Again, because we're fancy ass bitches, got it?

Instructions

 

• Rim That Glass: Swipe the rim with a lime wedge, dip it in salt or sugar, and give yourself a pat on the back for being fancy.
• Shake It Off: Throw tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake like you’re dodging awkward holiday small talk.
• Pour & Adore: Strain the mix into your rimmed glass over fresh ice. Pause to admire your handiwork.
• Accessorize: Garnish with cranberries, lime, and a rosemary sprig. Bonus points if it doubles as a tiny Christmas tree.
• Sip & Repeat: Toast to a season that sparkles and sip your way through ho-ho-holiday drink.

Keyword Cocktails, Holiday Cocktails, Holiday Recipes