Holiday Margarita Pitcher Cocktail
This festive margarita pitcher blends tequila, orange liqueur, lime, cranberry, coconut water, and a touch of syrup for a vibrant holiday crowd-pleaser—garnished with cranberries, rosemary, and cinnamon.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Long spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Plate or bowl for rimming glasses
- Cocktail shaker (optional)
- Glasses
- Ice bucket or tray
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups silver or blanco tequila
- 1 cup Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or triple sec any orange liqueur
- 1.25 cups fresh lime juice about 7–8 limes
- 1 cup cranberry juice white cranberry for lighter color
- 0.5 cup simple syrup or agave nectar to taste
- 0.5 cup coconut water or coconut milk for creamy version use milk
- fresh/frozen cranberries for garnish
- rosemary sprigs for garnish
- cinnamon sticks for garnish, optional
- sugar and lime zest for rimming glass
- extra lime wedges for garnish/rimming
Instructions
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and coconut water to a pitcher. Stir well.
- Rim glasses with sugar and lime zest, fill with ice or frozen cranberries.
- Pour margarita mix into glasses. Garnish with cranberries, rosemary, and cinnamon stick. Serve right away or chill pitcher up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste. Coconut water keeps it light; coconut milk makes it creamy. Leftovers can be chilled for a day (remove garnishes first).