Description
Festive holiday spirits dance in this candy cane margarita, blending peppermint’s cool charm with tequila’s bold kick. Crisp and merry, guests will love this spirited cocktail that brings winter cheer to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) silver tequila
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) peppermint schnapps
Juices and Sweeteners:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) cranberry juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) simple syrup
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Crushed candy canes
- Lime wheel
- 1 small candy cane
Instructions
- Transform a classic margarita into a winter wonderland by preparing a candy cane-rimmed glass for a festive cocktail experience.
- Crush candy canes into fine fragments and spread them on a flat plate, creating a decorative and flavorful rim coating.
- Moisturize the glass edge with fresh lime juice, then delicately roll the rim through the crushed candy cane pieces to create an elegant and sparkling border.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with a harmonious blend of tequila, peppermint schnapps, cranberry juice, zesty lime juice, and smooth simple syrup.
- Introduce a generous handful of ice cubes into the shaker to chill and dilute the vibrant mixture.
- Vigorously shake the contents for approximately 15-20 seconds, allowing the ingredients to meld and become thoroughly chilled and frothy.
- Select a glass filled with fresh ice and carefully strain the crimson-hued cocktail into the prepared vessel.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with a delicate lime wheel and suspending a miniature candy cane from the glass rim.
- Serve immediately to preserve the cocktail’s optimal temperature and effervescent character, inviting guests to indulge in this holiday-inspired libation.
Notes
- Crush candy canes finely to ensure an even, beautiful rim that sticks perfectly to the glass.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright, zingy flavor instead of bottled alternatives.
- Experiment with different tequila types like silver or reposado to adjust the cocktail’s depth and character.
- For a lower-alcohol version, reduce the tequila amount and increase cranberry juice, creating a more refreshing, lighter holiday drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg