Winter Wonderland Margarita
This Winter Wonderland Margarita is a festive spin on the classic cocktail, perfect for celebrating the holiday season. The combination of tequila blanco, cointreau, and fresh lime juice is enhanced with the seasonal flavors of cranberry and a hint of sweetness, creating a delightful and merry libation. The frothy egg white and aromatic rosemary garnish add a touch of elegance to this celebratory drink.
Winter Wonderland Margarita
A festive and delightful spin on the classic margarita, enhanced with seasonal cranberry and a hint of sweetness, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Ingredients
- 1.50 oz tequila blanco
- 0.75 oz cointreau or triple sec
- 0.50 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.50 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup (2:1 ratio)
- 1 egg white
- pinch of salt
- pinch of sugar
- lime wedge
- fresh rosemary
- fresh cranberries
Instructions
- If desired, create a sugar-salt rim by combining a generous pinch of salt and sugar in a shallow bowl. Wet the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and dip it into the sugar-salt mixture, coating the rim. Fill the glass with ice and set it aside.
- In a cocktail shaker or large mason jar, combine the tequila blanco, cointreau or triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
- Shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds until well combined and frothy.
- Pour the margarita into the prepared glass and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and fresh cranberries.
- Enjoy responsibly!