Description
White Christmas Margaritas blend festive holiday cheer with smooth tequila and peppermint flavors. Cool cocktail glasses rimmed with crushed candy canes create a merry sipping experience perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) silver tequila
- 1 oz (30 ml) triple sec or Cointreau
- 1 oz (30 ml) cream of coconut
- 1 oz (30 ml) white cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- Granulated sugar
- Ice cubes
- Lime zest
- Fresh cranberries
- Lime wedge
- Rosemary sprig
Instructions
- Rim Preparation: Trace glass edge with lime wedge, then dip into sugar-lime zest mixture for a festive, textured border.
- Cocktail Composition: Combine silver tequila, triple sec, cream of coconut, white cranberry juice, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker, creating a winter-inspired liquid blend.
- Chilling Process: Pack shaker with ice and vigorously shake for 15 seconds, ensuring thorough mixing and optimal temperature reduction.
- Glass Assembly: Fill prepared glass with ice, then carefully strain the margarita mixture, allowing smooth liquid transfer.
- Festive Finishing: Adorn the drink with scattered cranberries, a lime wedge, and a fragrant rosemary sprig to enhance visual and aromatic appeal, embodying holiday spirit.
Notes
- Chill Glassware Strategically: Freeze glasses beforehand to maintain cocktail temperature and enhance the festive drinking experience.
- Balance Coconut Cream Carefully: Use high-quality cream of coconut sparingly to prevent overpowering the delicate tequila and juice flavors.
- Shake with Precision: Ensure 15-second vigorous shaking creates optimal temperature and perfect ingredient integration without over-diluting.
- Garnish Thoughtfully: Select fresh, vibrant cranberries and rosemary sprigs that complement the drink’s color and provide an aromatic winter presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg