🎁 Candy Cane Margarita: Your New Favorite Holiday Cocktail 🍹✨
First off, cheers to you for being the kind of person who makes a holiday merry by shaking up something fun and fabulous. This Candy Cane Margarita is a festive twist on a classic cocktail, bringing together the zesty tang of lime, the sparkle of cranberry, and a cool peppermint finish that feels like Christmas in a glass.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, snuggling by the fire, or just want something cute and Instagram-worthy in your hand—this drink is sweet, minty, and 100% holiday magic.
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🍭 Ingredients
2 oz tequila
1 oz triple sec
1 oz lime juice
1 oz cranberry juice
½ oz peppermint simple syrup(or a few drops of peppermint extract to taste)
Crushed candy canes, for rimming the glass
Ice
Fresh cranberries (optional garnish)
Mini candy cane (optional garnish)
🍸 Directions
Rim the glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your margarita or coupe glass. Dip the rim into a plate of crushed candy canes to create a sparkly, minty rim.
Shake it up: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, and peppermint syrup or extract.
Shake well: Shake until the shaker is frosty and the drink is thoroughly chilled—about 15–20 seconds.
Serve: Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
Garnish: Drop in a few fresh cranberries and hang a mini candy cane on the rim for that adorable, festive touch.
✨ Tips & Serving Suggestions
Adjust peppermint carefully: Start with ½ oz of syrup or a drop or two of extract—you can always add more, but peppermint can quickly overpower.
Make it frozen: Blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice for a frozen version that’s slushy and sensational.
Switch the base: Not a tequila fan? Swap in vodka for a milder, peppermint-cranberry vibe.
Make a batch: Multiply the ingredients and serve from a pitcher for a holiday party crowd-pleaser.
🎅 Why You’ll Love It
❄️ Cool, crisp, and minty—like a grown-up candy cane
🍹 A festive red-and-white drink that looks as good as it tastes
🎄 Perfect for Christmas Eve, office parties, or Hallmark movie marathons
🍭 Combines the classic margarita tartness with a holiday twist
Tried this Candy Cane Margarita? I need to see it! Tag me on Pinterest or Instagram, or share your holiday cocktail pics with the hashtag #MmmrecipesHolidaySip – let’s raise a glass together!
Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Serving)
Calories: ~210 kcal
Sugar: ~16g
Alcohol Content: ~14% ABV
Note: Nutritional values are estimates and will vary based on ingredients and serving size.
🎄 Sweet, minty, and merry—the kind of cocktail that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe. Until the next sip, –Mmmrecipes 🍹❤️
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