Description
The White Christmas Margarita is a festive and creamy cocktail that combines the tartness of fresh lime juice with the rich sweetness of cream of coconut and a smooth blend of tequila blanco, Cointreau, and optional vanilla vodka. Garnished with shredded coconut, fresh rosemary, and cranberries, this drink is perfect for holiday celebrations with its unique coconut-rimmed glass and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons dried unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 5-8 cranberries
Cocktail
- 1 ounce lime juice (from about 1 fresh lime)
- 1 ounce cream of coconut (shake well before using)
- ½ ounce Cointreau (or other triple sec liqueur)
- 2 ounces tequila blanco
- 1 bar spoon vanilla vodka (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Garnish: Cut a lime in half and use it to wet the rim of your serving glass. If you don’t have a fresh lime, use water or some cream of coconut syrup as an alternative to moisten the rim. Then, dip the wet rim into the dried shredded coconut, rotating the glass to ensure the entire rim is evenly coated. Set the glass aside to allow the coconut to adhere.
- Prepare the Garnishes: Wash and thoroughly dry a fresh rosemary sprig and the cranberries. Set them aside to use as decorative and aromatic finishes for the cocktail.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the fresh lime juice, shaken cream of coconut, Cointreau (or another triple sec), tequila blanco, and vanilla vodka if using. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, seal it securely, and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds to chill and blend the ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve the Drink: Fill the prepared coconut-rimmed glass with fresh ice. Strain the shaken cocktail mixture over the ice into the glass, ensuring a smooth pour that leaves the ice in the shaker.
- Garnish and Present: Add the fresh cranberries into the cocktail glass. Lightly tap the rosemary sprig against your palm to release its aroma, then place it into the drink as a fragrant garnish. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Shake the cream of coconut well before measuring to ensure it’s smooth and well blended.
- The coconut in this cocktail may separate within 5 to 10 minutes after shaking; for best flavor and texture, enjoy immediately.
- If separation occurs, gently stir the drink before consuming to reincorporate the ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
