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Christmas Margarita

Sure to put you in the holiday mood.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 Yield
Calories 462 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the rim:

  • 1 Tbsp. sparkling sugar
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 lime wedge

For the drink:

  • 4 oz. cream of coconut, whisked
  • 4 oz. silver tequila
  • 2 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
  • 1 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice, plus 2 lime wheels, for garnish 
  • 2 maraschino cherries, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • For the rim: Place the sparkling sugar and salt on a small plate and carefully toss to combine. Run a lime wedge around the rims of 2 glasses, then dip the rims in the sugar mixture.
  • For the drink: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the cream of coconut, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Shake for 10 to 20 seconds to chill thoroughly.
  • Strain the cocktail into the 2 glasses, being careful not to splash the rims. Garnish each with a lime wheel and a maraschino cherry.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 431mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 47gCalcium: 12mg
Keyword Christmas Margarita
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