Description
The Winter Wonderland Margarita is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail featuring blanco tequila, blue curaçao, and fresh lime juice. This festive drink combines sweet and tangy flavors with a stunning blue hue, perfect for winter celebrations and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Spirits
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Blue Curaçao
Other
- Salt, for rimming the glass
- Ice, as needed
- Lime Wedge, for garnish
- Edible Glitter (optional), for festive sparkle
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into a plate of salt to create a salted rim that enhances the cocktail’s flavor.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and blue curaçao. Add ice to fill the shaker.
- Shake It Up: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture thoroughly and blend the flavors well.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice cubes, ensuring a smooth pour without ice shards.
- Garnish: Add a lime wedge to the rim of the glass and sprinkle edible glitter on top if desired for a sparkling winter wonderland effect.
Notes
- Use high-quality blanco tequila for the best smoothness and flavor.
- Adjust simple syrup quantity to taste depending on whether you prefer a sweeter or tarter cocktail.
- The edible glitter is optional but adds a festive touch perfect for holiday parties.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice significantly improves the cocktail’s brightness compared to bottled lime juice.
- Rim the glass right before serving to keep the salt from dissolving prematurely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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