White Christmas Margarita Cocktail
This White Christmas Margarita is a festive twist on the classic, combining coconut milk, lime, and tequila for a creamy, refreshing winter cocktail that looks snowy and celebratory.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Citrus juicer
- Small plate or shallow dish
- Margarita glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver or blanco tequila
- 1 oz triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz coconut milk or cream of coconut
- 1 oz white cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or coconut syrup
- 0.5 oz coconut rum optional
- fresh cranberries for garnish
- lime wedges for garnish
- sugar or coconut flakes for the rim
Instructions
- Rim the margarita glass with lime juice, then dip it into sugar or coconut flakes.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, coconut milk, cranberry juice, and syrup.
- Shake well until the shaker is nice and cold.
- Strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with cranberries and a lime wedge.
- Serve right away, while it’s still chilled.
Notes
Cream of coconut makes the drink thick and almost dessert-like, while unsweetened coconut milk keeps it lighter. Blanco tequila gives a crisp, clean flavor, while gold tequila offers a deeper note. Adjust sweetness with syrup or cranberry juice as needed.