Description
This Deliciously Festive White Christmas Margarita is a refreshing and elegant holiday cocktail made with tequila blanco, cream of coconut, and fresh lime juice, perfectly complemented by a coconut-rimmed glass and garnished with rosemary sprig and cranberries. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a delightful twist on the classic margarita for a festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Glass Rim
- 2 tbsp dried unsweetened shredded coconut
For the Margarita
- 1 oz fresh lime juice (from about 1 fresh lime)
- 1 oz cream of coconut (shake well before using)
- 0.5 oz Cointreau or other triple sec liqueur
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1 bar spoon vanilla vodka (optional)
For Garnish
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 5-8 cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rim: Spread the dried unsweetened shredded coconut on a small plate. Moisten the rim of your margarita glass with lime juice or water, then dip the rim into the shredded coconut to coat it evenly, creating a festive coconut rim.
- Mix the Drink: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine fresh lime juice, cream of coconut, Cointreau (or triple sec), tequila blanco, and vanilla vodka if using. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled and mixed.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared coconut-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish: Add a sprig of fresh rosemary and 5-8 cranberries to the drink to enhance aroma and provide a festive holiday touch.
Notes
- Shake the cream of coconut well before measuring to ensure it’s well mixed.
- Vanilla vodka is optional but adds a nice hint of sweetness and depth.
- For a stronger coconut flavor, lightly toast the shredded coconut before rimming the glass.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice can alter the taste.
- This cocktail is best served immediately after preparation to keep the ice from diluting the flavors.
