Ho-Ho-Holiday Margarita Recipe
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:
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.