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