Thirsty Thursday is shaking up something festive, tart, and wonderfully spiced. The Spiced Christmas Margarita combines the bright tang of cranberry and lime with warm holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a cocktail that tastes like Christmas cheer in a glass. It’s refreshing yet warming, sweet yet balanced — perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights celebrating the season.
Spiced Christmas Margarita
Recipe by Daily Disher
This festive margarita blends cranberry, tequila, and fresh lime with cinnamon and nutmeg — a holiday twist on the classic that's perfect for celebrations.
Course: Cocktail
/Cuisine: Mexican
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups cranberry juice
1 cup silver tequila
½ cup triple sec
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 pieces ice cubes
4 slice lime
4 stick cinnamon
Directions
1.
Combine cranberry juice, silver tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a large pitcher.
2.
Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the spices are evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
3.
Fill four margarita glasses with ice cubes, about two cubes per glass, to keep the beverage chilled and refreshing.
4.
Pour the spiced margarita mixture over the ice in each glass, filling them evenly.
5.
Garnish each glass with a lime slice and a cinnamon stick for an added festive touch and enhanced aroma.
6.
Serve immediately and enjoy the holiday flavors infused in each sip of this special margarita.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg