Cocktail History
The White Christmas Margarita is a holiday cocktail that was created in 2015 by Jessica Merchant, recipe developer and blogger at How Sweet Eats based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designed to be a batch cocktail for Christmas parties, the recipe mixes the classic base spirit of tequila with a citrus, simple syrup, cranberries, and a flurry of coconut-flavored ingredients to give it a bright white hue.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Tequila Blanco: This is a spirit made with unaged agave and water. I used Piedra Azul Tequila Blanco.
Coconut Water: This is the liquid juice inside a coconut. I used Vita Coco Coconut Water.
Orange Curaçao: This is a liqueur made with oranges, sugar, and brandy or rum. I used Naranja Orange Liqueur.
Coconut Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with coconut flakes, sugar, milk, and alcohol. I used Dorda Coconut Liqueur.
Cream of Coconut: This is a thick cream made with coconut milk, sugar, citric acid, and other ingredients. I used Coco Lopez Real Cream of Coconut.
Lime Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lime. I used freshly squeezed lime juice.
Simple Syrup: This is a sweetener made with white sugar and water. I made mine using this stovetop recipe.
Cranberries: This is a small red fruit. I used fresh cranberries.
Rosemary: This is an herb. I used fresh rosemary.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut citrus into slices or wheels. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Silky white color
• Aroma: Woodsy rosemary and slight agave
• Taste: A creamy flavor that combines citrus, tequila, and coconut
• Finish: Strong coconut and orange notes
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “I don’t usually care for tropical flavor combinations during the fall and winter seasons, but I have to admit that this Christmas variation of a Margarita is absolutely delicious. I’d call the White Christmas Margarita a cross between the iconic tequila cocktail and a Piña Colada. It blends the best elements of both into a silky and complex concoction that’s as pretty as the fresh blanket of snow we just got. Don’t sleep on this one!”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from How Sweet Eats, a food and beverage recipe blog.
White Christmas Margarita
The White Christmas Margarita is a holiday cocktail that was created in 2015 by Jessica Merchant, recipe developer and blogger at How Sweet Eats based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designed to be a batch cocktail for Christmas parties, the recipe mixes the classic base spirit of tequila with a citrus, simple syrup, cranberries, and a flurry of coconut-flavored ingredients to give it a bright white hue.
Ingredients
Method
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Add tequila, coconut water, orange curaçao, coconut liqueur, cream of coconut, lime juice, simple syrup, and cubed ice to a shaker.
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Shake for 10-20 seconds.
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Strain into a lowball glass over fresh cubed ice.
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Garnish with cranberries and rosemary sprig.
