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Want to jazz up your holiday drinks? Say hello to the White Christmas Margarita - your winter party in a cup! This velvety mix brings together coconut, lime, and tequila topped with bright cranberries and aromatic rosemary. Once you try it, you'll start a new holiday tradition you can't wait to share.
What Makes This Drink Special
This ain't your typical margarita - it's a holiday celebration you can drink! Velvety and rich with a merry twist, it works great for big gatherings or quiet evenings wrapped in a blanket. The coolest thing? You can fix a whole batch beforehand so you're free to mingle. And those red and green touches make it totally Instagram-worthy!
Ingredients List
- Coconut Milk: 1 can full-fat - grab the thick stuff and shake it well
- Coconut Water: 1 cup to thin things out just right
- Silver Tequila: 1 1/2 cups - worth spending extra on
- Grand Marnier: 1/2 cup for citrusy depth
- Fresh Lime Juice: 1/2 cup - ditch anything from a bottle!
- Agave Syrup: 1/4 cup or adjust to your liking
- Cranberries: Fresh or frozen for that pop of color
- Rosemary Sprigs: Fresh ones bring that winter forest smell
- Lime Slices: For eye appeal and extra tang
How To Make White Christmas Margarita
- Find A Big Container
- Pull out your largest pitcher because we're making enough for everyone! Start with the coconut milk and water. Quick tip: really shake that coconut milk can before you open it - clumps will ruin the smooth vibe!
- Pour In The Booze
- Here comes the good part! Add your tequila (be generous), Grand Marnier, and that freshly squeezed lime juice. I wasn't kidding about fresh juice - it really changes everything about how this tastes.
- Sweeten It Up
- Pour in your agave syrup - go light at first. You can always make it sweeter, but fixing too-sweet drinks is nearly impossible! Mix everything until it looks completely blended.
- Dress It Up
- Now for the fun finishing touches! Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour your white mixture over, then drop in some cranberries and stick in rosemary sprigs. Slide a lime wheel on the rim if you want to show off - and during the holidays, why not?
Why Coconut Makes It Special
The star of this drink? That rich coconut milk! Go for the canned version in the international aisle, not the refrigerated drinking kind. It's what turns this cocktail into that smooth, silky experience that feels like drinking holiday happiness.
Choosing Your Alcohol
For this mix, silver (or blanco) tequila works best. It's smooth, clear, and blends perfectly with the coconut flavors. Skip the bargain brands - a decent mid-range bottle makes all the difference. Something like Patron Silver fits the bill, but any quality clear tequila will work wonders.
Dress It Up Right
This drink isn't just about taste - it needs to look good too! The bright red berries against those green rosemary needles do more than look pretty - they add amazing scent with every sip. Feeling extra? Roll your glass rims in coconut flakes for a snowy effect. It's basically winter magic you can drink!
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Hosting Made Easy
Hosts absolutely love this recipe for one big reason - do it ahead of time! Mix everything up before your guests even arrive, stick it in the fridge, and you're set. Just remember to stir before serving since the coconut tends to settle. This means you'll spend more time laughing with friends instead of stuck playing bartender!
Holiday Flavors That Work
The magic happens when all these tastes come together. Coconut brings creaminess, lime adds zip, tequila gives that warm glow, and the Grand Marnier weaves everything together beautifully. It's festive without going overboard on sweetness, strong but not knock-you-down powerful - basically the perfect holiday companion in drinkable form!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Skip the booze?
More coconut works. Fresh orange juice. Lime adds zip. Still looks good. Tastes like beach.
- → Need it sweeter?
Honey works fine. Sugar syrup too. Start real small. Taste as you mix. Can't fix too sweet.
- → Want more festive?
Sugar the rim nice. Add fresh herbs. More red berries. Even mint leaves. Makes it pretty.
- → Need it plant based?
Already that way! Check your sugar. Most stuff's good. Nothing to change. Just pure plants.
- → Different milk kind?
Almond works fine. Cashew's good too. Need cream kind. Watch it shake. Still gets frothy.
- → Getting too thick?
More ice helps thin. Shake bit longer. Add splash water. Easy fix quick. Keep it cold.
- → Taking it places?
Mix stuff there. Pack ice good. Bring fresh tops. Worth the work. Maybe backup drink.
- → Need it faster?
Have stuff ready. Quick shake works. One glass fine. Still needs good ice. Worth short mix.
- → Making big batch?
Double works fine. Big shaker helps. More ice needed. Keep stuff cold. Makes good amount.
- → Want more kick?
More booze works. Less milk maybe. Add some spice. Even salt rim. Start slow though.
- → Not cold enough?
More ice helps. Shake longer time. Cold glass helps. Freeze fruit bits. Worth good chill.
- → Milk breaking up?
Shake real good. Fresh stuff helps. Don't let sit. Mix just before. Serve right quick.
Conclusion
Love this? Try coconut lime punch next. Or make fresh rum drink. Both perfect for parties.