When it comes to holiday drinks, margaritas might not be the first thing that comes to mind—but trust me, Christmas margaritas are a game-changer. They’re festive, colorful, and bring a fun twist to your holiday celebrations. With flavors like cranberry, pomegranate, or even peppermint, these drinks take the classic margarita and give it a merry makeover that’s perfect for the season.
One of the best things about Christmas margaritas is how versatile they are. You can make them light and refreshing with citrus, fruity and bold with berries, or rich and cozy with creamy touches. They’re also incredibly easy to batch for parties, so you spend less time mixing and more time enjoying the festivities with friends and family.
Whether you’re hosting a big Christmas party or just want a cheerful cocktail to sip by the tree, these margarita recipes are guaranteed to spread holiday cheer.
Christmas Margarita Recipes
Classic Cranberry Christmas Margarita
A festive twist on the classic margarita, this version uses tart cranberry juice for a holiday-ready cocktail that’s as pretty as it is refreshing.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Triple sec
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Cranberry juice
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Lime juice
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Fresh cranberries
Steps to Make Classic Cranberry Christmas Margarita
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Mix tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a shaker
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Shake with ice and strain into a glass
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Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wedge
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 190
Carbs: 14g
Sugar: 12g
A fruity and festive sip that sets the holiday mood instantly
Pomegranate Margarita
Pomegranate juice makes this margarita bright, tangy, and full of holiday color, perfect for Christmas parties.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Triple sec
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Pomegranate juice
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Lime juice
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Pomegranate seeds
Steps to Make Pomegranate Margarita
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Shake tequila, triple sec, juice, and lime with ice
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Strain into salted-rim glass and garnish with pomegranate seeds
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 185
Carbs: 13g
Sugar: 11g
A jewel-toned margarita that looks as stunning as it tastes
Peppermint Margarita
A minty spin on the margarita, this recipe adds peppermint schnapps for a wintery, candy-cane inspired drink.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Triple sec
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Lime juice
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Peppermint schnapps
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Crushed candy canes
Steps to Make Peppermint Margarita
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Mix tequila, triple sec, lime, and peppermint schnapps
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Shake with ice and strain into candy-cane rimmed glass
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 200
Carbs: 15g
Sugar: 13g
A merry cocktail that tastes just like Christmas in a glass
Gingerbread Margarita
Warm spices bring holiday comfort to this dessert-inspired margarita that feels like sipping Christmas cookies.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Coffee liqueur
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Gingerbread syrup
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Cream
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Cinnamon
Steps to Make Gingerbread Margarita
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Shake tequila, liqueur, syrup, and cream with ice
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Strain into glass and sprinkle with cinnamon
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240
Carbs: 18g
Sugar: 16g
A cozy cocktail with all the warmth of holiday baking
White Christmas Margarita
Coconut milk and white cranberry juice make this margarita creamy, snowy, and elegant.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Triple sec
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White cranberry juice
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Coconut milk
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Lime juice
Steps to Make White Christmas Margarita
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Shake tequila, juice, coconut milk, and lime
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Strain into glass and garnish with cranberries
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 210
Carbs: 16g
Sugar: 13g
A snowy-white cocktail that feels festive and classy
Apple Cider Margarita
Apple cider gives this margarita a warm, autumn-meets-Christmas twist that’s spiced and cozy.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Triple sec
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Apple cider
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Lime juice
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Cinnamon sugar rim
Steps to Make Apple Cider Margarita
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Shake tequila, cider, triple sec, and lime
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Strain into rimmed glass and garnish with apple slices
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 195
Carbs: 15g
Sugar: 12g
A festive blend that’s perfect for cozy holiday nights
Rosemary Grapefruit Margarita
Herbal and citrusy, this margarita is refreshing yet elegant, ideal for a sophisticated Christmas cocktail.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Grapefruit juice
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Triple sec
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Lime juice
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Fresh rosemary sprig
Steps to Make Rosemary Grapefruit Margarita
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Mix tequila, juice, triple sec, and lime in shaker
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Strain over ice and garnish with rosemary sprig
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 180
Carbs: 12g
Sugar: 10g
A chic cocktail that balances sweet, tart, and herbal notes
Spiced Cranberry Margarita
Cinnamon and cloves add warmth to this cranberry margarita, making it taste like holiday punch with a tequila kick.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Cranberry juice
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Triple sec
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Lime juice
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Cinnamon stick
Steps to Make Spiced Cranberry Margarita
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Shake tequila, juice, triple sec, and lime
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Strain into glass and garnish with cinnamon stick
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 185
Carbs: 14g
Sugar: 12g
A cozy, spiced version of a holiday classic
Pecan Pie Margarita
This dessert-style margarita uses pecan liqueur for a nutty, sweet holiday cocktail.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Pecan liqueur
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Cream
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Cinnamon sugar rim
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Crushed pecans
Steps to Make Pecan Pie Margarita
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Shake tequila, liqueur, and cream with ice
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Strain into rimmed glass and garnish with pecans
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 250
Carbs: 19g
Sugar: 16g
A rich, dessert-like cocktail perfect for sweet tooths
Blood Orange Margarita
Bright red and citrusy, this margarita adds a bold splash of color to your Christmas table.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Blood orange juice
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Triple sec
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Lime juice
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Orange slices
Steps to Make Blood Orange Margarita
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Shake tequila, juice, and triple sec with ice
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Strain into glass and garnish with orange slice
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 190
Carbs: 14g
Sugar: 12g
A vibrant cocktail that looks as festive as it tastes
Holiday Sangria Margarita
A festive mash-up of margarita and sangria, made with red wine, tequila, and holiday fruits for a colorful sip.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Red wine
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Triple sec
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Orange juice
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Sliced apples and oranges
Steps to Make Holiday Sangria Margarita
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Mix tequila, red wine, triple sec, and juice
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Pour over fruit slices in glass and serve chilled
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 210
Carbs: 17g
Sugar: 14g
A fun fusion cocktail that’s fruity, festive, and party-ready
Eggnog Margarita
Eggnog gets a tequila twist in this creamy, spiced holiday cocktail that’s rich and indulgent.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Eggnog
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Triple sec
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Nutmeg
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Cinnamon stick
Steps to Make Eggnog Margarita
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Shake tequila, eggnog, and triple sec with ice
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Strain into glass and sprinkle with nutmeg
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 260
Carbs: 20g
Sugar: 17g
A creamy holiday cocktail that’s smooth, spiced, and festive
Candy Cane Margarita
Crushed candy canes rim the glass for this pepperminty, sweet, and fun holiday cocktail.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Peppermint schnapps
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Triple sec
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Lime juice
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Crushed candy canes
Steps to Make Candy Cane Margarita
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Shake tequila, schnapps, triple sec, and lime
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Strain into rimmed glass and garnish with candy cane
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 210
Carbs: 16g
Sugar: 14g
A playful holiday cocktail that’s sweet, minty, and festive
Maple Cinnamon Margarita
Sweet maple syrup and a hint of cinnamon make this margarita warm and cozy.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Triple sec
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Lime juice
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Maple syrup
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Ground cinnamon
Steps to Make Maple Cinnamon Margarita
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Shake tequila, triple sec, lime, and syrup
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Strain into glass and dust with cinnamon
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 200
Carbs: 15g
Sugar: 13g
A warm and sweet cocktail that tastes like winter comfort
Holiday Sparkle Margarita
Made with champagne and tequila, this bubbly margarita sparkles with festive cheer.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Triple sec
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Lime juice
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Champagne
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Cranberries
Steps to Make Holiday Sparkle Margarita
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Shake tequila, triple sec, and lime
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Pour into glass and top with champagne
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 195
Carbs: 13g
Sugar: 11g
A sparkling holiday cocktail that feels elegant and celebratory
Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita
A tropical-meets-spicy twist, this margarita adds pineapple juice and jalapeños for a bold kick.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Pineapple juice
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Lime juice
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Triple sec
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Sliced jalapeño
Steps to Make Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita
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Shake tequila, juice, and triple sec
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Pour over ice and garnish with jalapeño slice
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 185
Carbs: 14g
Sugar: 11g
A sweet and spicy cocktail perfect for adventurous holiday sippers
Mulled Wine Margarita
Combining the spices of mulled wine with tequila, this margarita is warming and bold.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Red wine
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Orange juice
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Cinnamon
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Cloves
Steps to Make Mulled Wine Margarita
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Heat wine with orange juice and spices
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Mix with tequila and serve warm in mug
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 220
Carbs: 17g
Sugar: 14g
A unique warm cocktail that’s cozy and comforting for Christmas nights
Caramel Apple Margarita
Caramel syrup and apple cider make this margarita taste like a caramel apple treat.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Apple cider
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Triple sec
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Caramel syrup
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Apple slices
Steps to Make Caramel Apple Margarita
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Shake tequila, cider, triple sec, and syrup
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Strain into glass and garnish with apple slice
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 210
Carbs: 16g
Sugar: 14g
A sweet, dessert-like margarita perfect for apple lovers
Fig & Vanilla Margarita
Figs and vanilla make this margarita elegant, smooth, and perfect for a classy Christmas toast.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Fig puree
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Vanilla extract
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Triple sec
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Lime juice
Steps to Make Fig & Vanilla Margarita
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Blend figs into puree and mix with tequila, lime, and triple sec
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Shake with ice and strain
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 215
Carbs: 15g
Sugar: 12g
A smooth, sophisticated cocktail with fruity sweetness and vanilla warmth
Chocolate Margarita
Chocolate liqueur transforms this margarita into a dessert cocktail that feels decadent and rich.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Chocolate liqueur
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Cream
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Cocoa powder rim
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Cinnamon
Steps to Make Chocolate Margarita
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Shake tequila, liqueur, and cream with ice
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Strain into rimmed glass and sprinkle cocoa
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 250
Carbs: 19g
Sugar: 16g
A dessert cocktail that feels like sipping boozy hot chocolate
Pine Cranberry Margarita
Pineapple juice and cranberry juice mix together for a bright, fruity margarita with tropical cheer.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Pineapple juice
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Cranberry juice
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Triple sec
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Lime wedge
Steps to Make Pine Cranberry Margarita
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Shake tequila, juices, and triple sec with ice
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Strain into glass and garnish with lime
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 190
Carbs: 14g
Sugar: 12g
A refreshing holiday cocktail that’s fruity and festive
Sugar Cookie Margarita
Vanilla and cream make this margarita taste like a sugar cookie in cocktail form.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Vanilla syrup
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Cream
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Triple sec
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Sprinkles for rim
Steps to Make Sugar Cookie Margarita
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Shake tequila, cream, syrup, and triple sec
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Strain into rimmed glass and top with sprinkles
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240
Carbs: 18g
Sugar: 15g
A dessert-style margarita that’s fun, sweet, and festive
Chai Spice Margarita
Chai spices give this margarita a cozy, aromatic twist that’s perfect for chilly holiday nights.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Chai concentrate
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Triple sec
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Cream
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Cinnamon
Steps to Make Chai Spice Margarita
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Shake tequila, chai, cream, and triple sec with ice
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Strain into glass and garnish with cinnamon
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 230
Carbs: 17g
Sugar: 14g
A cozy cocktail with warming chai spice flavors
Holiday Punch Margarita
Big-batch margarita made with citrus juices and pomegranate seeds, perfect for Christmas parties.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Triple sec
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Orange juice
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Cranberry juice
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Pomegranate seeds
Steps to Make Holiday Punch Margarita
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Mix tequila, juices, and triple sec in pitcher
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Add ice and garnish with pomegranate seeds
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 195
Carbs: 15g
Sugar: 13g
A party-ready margarita that’s colorful, fruity, and festive
Pistachio Cream Margarita
Creamy pistachio liqueur makes this margarita nutty, rich, and perfect for holiday indulgence.
Ingredients:
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Tequila
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Pistachio liqueur
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Cream
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Triple sec
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Crushed pistachios
Steps to Make Pistachio Cream Margarita
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Shake tequila, liqueur, cream, and triple sec
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Strain into glass rimmed with pistachios
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 245
Carbs: 18g
Sugar: 15g
A unique, nutty margarita that feels festive and indulgent
FAQ
What makes a margarita “Christmas-themed”?
A Christmas margarita usually includes festive flavors like cranberry, pomegranate, orange, or even peppermint. Garnishes like sugared cranberries, rosemary sprigs, or candy canes also give it a holiday touch.
Can I make Christmas margaritas ahead of time?
Yes! You can mix the base ingredients in a pitcher a few hours before serving. Just add ice and sparkling toppings (if any) right before serving to keep them fresh.
Are there non-alcoholic versions of Christmas margaritas?
Absolutely! You can replace tequila with sparkling water, soda, or a non-alcoholic spirit. The festive flavors and garnishes will still shine.
What’s the best garnish for Christmas margaritas?
Fresh cranberries, pomegranate arils, rosemary sprigs, orange slices, or even a sugared rim make the drink extra festive and eye-catching.
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