Can I make a larger batch of the Spiced Winter Margarita?

Absolutely! This is the best way to serve a group without being stuck shaking drinks all night. You can easily multiply the pomegranate juice, orange juice, honey, vanilla, and all the spices by whatever number you need—four, eight, whatever! Mix that big batch together really well in a pitcher. Keep it chilled in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve someone, just measure out the right amount of the base mixture, pour it into your shaker, add ice, shake for just about 10 seconds (since it’s already cold), and strain it into the rimmed glass. Remember to skip adding the sparkling ginger beverage until the very last second, right before serving, so you don't lose the bubbles!

What can I substitute for the orange juice in this Spiced Winter Margarita?

If you run out of orange juice or just don't like it as much, you have a couple of good options that keep that bright citrus note. The absolute best substitute, flavor-wise, is fresh tangerine juice. It has a slightly deeper sweetness that pairs wonderfully with the pomegranate and cinnamon. If you don't have that, you can use high-quality grapefruit juice, but you’ll want to cut back slightly on the honey, maybe by half a teaspoon, because grapefruit can be a bit more tart. Whatever you choose, just make sure it’s pure juice, not one of those heavily sweetened cocktail mixers!

Amazing 5-Step Spiced Winter Margarita

Description

This Spiced Winter Margarita brings warmth and flavor to your glass with pomegranate, orange, and a hint of spice. It is simple enough for any beginner to mix up.

Ingredients

2.5 oz pomegranate juice
2 oz orange juice
1 tbsp honey
¼ tsp vanilla extract
⅜ tsp ground cinnamon
⅜ tsp ground ginger
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 sprig rosemary
Sparkling ginger beverage (optional)

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Instructions

Run a slice of tangerine or orange around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Fill the glass with ice.
Add pomegranate juice, orange juice, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of cayenne pepper to a shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice. Secure the lid and shake for 15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
Strain the drink into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.
Add a splash of sparkling ginger beverage for a bubbly touch (optional).
Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Notes

Cinnamon-Sugar Rim Recipe: Mix 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 pinch cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Cocktail
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: American