Whoville’s Spiced Up Christmas Margarita

A festive twist on a classic drink, Whoville’s Spiced Up Christmas Margarita combines pomegranate juice, tequila, and warm spices for a delightful holiday beverage.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

Punch Bowl
Whisk
small plate

Ingredients

2.25 cups pomegranate juice
2 cups tangerine or orange juice
2 cups tequila
1 cup orange liquor
0.5-1 cup honey optional
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
cayenne to taste
6-8 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 ginger beers for topping optional

Cinni Sugar Rim

0.25 cup coarse sugar
0.25 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
cayenne to taste

Instructions

In a punch bowl, combine the pomegranate juice, orange juice, tequila, orange liquor, honey (if using), vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne. Use a whisk to stir and incorporate the honey and spices. Add the rosemary. Chill until ready to serve.
On a small plate, mix the coarse sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne. Rim your glass with an orange then dip the glass into the sugar mix.
Just before serving, stir well to mix everything. Add ice to your punch bowl. Pour over the ginger beer. Rim your glasses, then add ice. Pour over the punch. Serve and enjoy!
To Make a Mocktail Punch: omit the tequila and orange liquor. Use 1 additional cup of pomegranate juice and ½ cup of orange juice.

Notes

Calories for the mocktail version are less.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Christmas margarita, festive drink, holiday cocktail, pomegranate margarita, spiced margarita

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