Description
This Christmas Margarita with Pomegranate & Cinnamon Twist is the ultimate festive cocktail—bright, bold, and bursting with holiday flavor. Tart pomegranate juice pairs with warm cinnamon, smooth reposado tequila, and citrus notes for a seasonal drink that’s both refreshing and beautifully vibrant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz fresh pomegranate juice
- 2 oz reposado tequila
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
- 1 oz pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (rim)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (rim)
- Lime wedge or water for moistening rim
- Cranberry-pomegranate blend (optional substitution)
- Cointreau or triple sec (substitute for Grand Marnier)
- Agave nectar or honey (substitute for maple syrup)
Instructions
- Mix cinnamon and sugar on a plate; moisten glass rim with lime or water and dip to coat.
- In a shaker, add pomegranate juice, tequila, Grand Marnier, and maple syrup.
- Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker frosts.
- Strain over fresh ice into rimmed glass.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds, lime slice, and optional rosemary sprig for a festive touch.
Notes
Use fresh, clear ice for the best flavor and presentation. Always serve immediately to maintain the vibrant temperature and texture of the cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas margarita, pomegranate margarita, holiday cocktail, festive drink, cinnamon margarita
