Description
Celebrate the season with this Festive Spiced Thanksgiving Margarita, a vibrant cocktail infused with citrus flavors and warm holiday spices. Combining quality blanco tequila, fresh lime and orange juices, and a touch of agave syrup, this margarita is elevated with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a cozy festive twist. Optional jalapeño adds a spicy kick, while garnishes of fresh cranberries and citrus wedges brighten the presentation, perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Spirits
- 2 ounces tequila (preferably a good quality blanco)
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce fresh orange juice
- ½ ounce agave syrup
Spices
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Optional
- 1 slice of fresh jalapeño (optional for a spicy kick)
For Garnish
- Fresh cranberries
- Lime wedges
- Orange wedges
Other
- Sea salt or brown sugar for rimming the glass
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rim: Run a lime wedge around the edge of your serving glass to moisten it. Dip the rim into a plate of sea salt or brown sugar to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside while you prepare the margarita.
- Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, agave syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Add the fresh jalapeño slice if you desire a spicy kick to your drink.
- Shake the Cocktail: Fill the shaker with ice, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and blend all the flavors thoroughly.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the margarita into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, ensuring a smooth pour without any solids.
- Garnish: Add fresh cranberries along with a lime wedge and an orange wedge to the glass for a festive and colorful presentation.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the drink to enhance its warm, spiced aroma right before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and savor the bright, festive flavors perfect for holiday celebrations.
Notes
- For a spicier margarita, leave the jalapeño slice in the shaker longer or add an extra slice.
- Use fresh citrus juices for the best flavor impact—bottled juices won’t provide the same freshness.
- Rimming the glass with brown sugar instead of salt offers a sweeter twist that complements the spices well.
- Can be prepared ahead by mixing ingredients (except ice) and stored refrigerated; shake with ice just before serving.
- Adjust the agave syrup amount to taste depending on your preferred sweetness level.
