Winter White Margarita
A frosty and elegant holiday twist on the classic margarita — crisp, bright, and perfectly festive with a sparkling sugar rim and cranberry garnish.
Because every drink deserves a beautiful moment.
Ingredients
2 oz blanco tequila
1 oz cream of coconut
1 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
Pinch of salt
Sugar, for rim
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Lightly rim half the glass with lime, then dip into sugar to coat.
Add tequila, coconut cream, lime juice, and Cointreau to a shaker with ice.
Shake well until chilled.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with cranberries.
Notes from the Bar
Sweetened Cream of Coconut
This is key. Use a product like Coco Real. Canned coconut cream won’t blend the same and changes the balance.
Glassware Swap
Coupe for a more elevated holiday feel.
Rocks glass over ice for casual sipping.
Balance Tip
If you want it a little brighter, add an extra ¼ oz lime juice.
If you want it a touch richer, a tiny splash more cream of coconut does the trick.
Holiday Garnish
Sugared cranberries or a tiny sprig of rosemary lean extra seasonal, but totally optional.
Batch for 6
Combine 12 oz blanco tequila, 6 oz sweetened cream of coconut, 6 oz fresh lime juice, 3 oz Cointreau (or triple sec), and a small pinch of salt in a pitcher. Stir or whisk well, then chill until ready to serve. Shake each portion with ice before pouring into a sugar-rimmed coupe and garnish as desired.
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until next time, keep the spirit high and the company good,
Kevin & Kate
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