How to: Make My Famous Festive Spiced Pom Margarita

The Holiday Cocktail That My Family Wouldn’t Stop Talking About

Learning how to make a holiday cocktail¹ is the ultimate way to contribute to your family’s holiday festivities, especially if you are short of time! It is an efficient way to bring something homemade that won’t cost you hours of labor in the kitchen.

To get started, go to the grocery store² to get the following ingredients:

For Rim

• 4 tbsp Granulated Sugar 
  • Try coconut sugar for a unique twist.
• 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Swap with ground All Spice for variation.

For Cocktail

• 12 oz Tequila (Patrón Silver)
  • Omit for non-alcoholic version.
• 8 oz Pomegranate Juice Fresh juice for best flavor.
• 4 oz Fresh Orange Juice. Substitute lime juice for a more zesty kick.
• 4 oz Orange Liqueur (Cointreau/Grand Marnier) Use citrusy triple sec if needed.
• 2 tbsp Honey Agave syrup for vegan option.
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract. Opt for vanilla bean for richness.
• 2 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh grated ginger can ramp up flavor.
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to suit your spice tolerance.
• 2 cup Ice Cubes Essential for chilling and shaking.

For Garnish

• 2 sprig Fresh Rosemary Sprig
  • Can use thyme for a twist.
• 2 stick Cinnamon Stick

Now that you have all the ingredients you need, follow the seps below to prepare the drink³.

Preparation

1. Prepare the Glass: Mix sugar and ground cinnamon on a flat plate. Moisten the rim of your rocks glass with a slice of citrus, then dip it into the sugar mixture to coat the rim nicely.
2. Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, pomegranate juice, fresh orange juice, orange liqueur, honey, vanilla extract, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper.
3. Shake: Add ice cubes to the shaker, then shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled.
4. Strain: Carefully strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with ice.
5. Finish: Optional – Top with a splash of ginger beer for extra effervescence.
6. Garnish: Enhance your drink with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a cinnamon stick

Congrats! You have officially made the perfect holiday cocktail⁴ that your family will ask you to make for years to come.

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