5 from 4 votes
Citrusy Christmas Margarita Recipe (Single or Easy Pitcher)
Citrusy and fresh, with a classic salt rim! This Citrusy Christmas Margarita recipe is perfect for Christmas parties, family holiday gatherings, or even cocktail hour at home. I've included a recipe for both a single serving and a large pitcher depending on how many you want to whip up!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
or
Calories:
144 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For one serving:
- 2.5 oz. cranberry juice reduced sugar
- 1.5 oz. tequila silver
- 1/2 oz. orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp agave syrup more to taste
- orange for serving, slice
- rosemary for serving, fresh
For the Rim:
- salt
- orange zest
For a Pitcher (6 servings):
- 2 cups cranberry juice reduced sugar
- 1.5 cups tequila silver
- 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup Grand Marnier triple sec or other orange liqueur
- 1 Tbsp agave syrup more to taste
- Orange slices for serving
- rosemary for serving, fresh
Instructions
- Add all your ingredients to your cocktail shaker (or pitcher if making a large batch) and mix to combine.
- Salt the rim of your glass with orange zest and salt. Use an orange slice to dampen the rim of your glass, or dip in a shallow bowl with orange juice.
- After that, dip the rim of your glass in a separate shallow bowl that has the salt and orange zest mixed together.
- Fill your glass with ice then pour the margarita over the ice.
- Garnish with orange slices and fresh rosemary for serving!
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Notes
- To make this drink non-alcoholic: substitute the tequila with some sparkling water, club soda, or ginger beer. You could also use alcohol-free tequila.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cocktail
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 or
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cocktail | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.