Christmas Margarita, festive margarita made with Polish Krupnik, full of citrusy, sweet and spicy Christmas flavours, with cloves, cinnamon tequila!
It’s 4 days to Christmas and I have been a bit slow with posting this Christmas Margarita recipe! It’s been the usual mad December rush, as a self employed chef, this is the craziest time of the year for me.
I was still doing some present shopping today, after my last job of the year! No more work after today, until next year, I declined all requests and fully intend to enjoy the holidays with the family!
So, you won’t be getting a long spiel from me today, just a recipe – for the most part! You know I love my margaritas, I have a few of them on this blog, like:
Limoncello Margarita Tomatillo and Jalapeño Margarita with Salt & Pepper Rim Classic Margarita
I wanted to make a margarita with some sort of Christmas spices and aroma. And when I made Krupnik, the Polish Spiced Vodka and Honey Liqueur last month (image below), I just knew I wanted to use it in the Christmas Margarita. It has the citrusy spicy aroma one associates with Christmas, and makes a delicious winter cocktail, no festivities needed!
Krupnik is very easy to make, takes about 15 minutes, then you let it steep overnight and strain. It’s perfect to drink immediately, but also improves after a week or few. So you still have time to make the krupnik, then the Christmas margarita! You get 2 drinks for the price of one! Click here for the Krupnik recipe.
So if you fancy a new Christmas cocktail recipe, here’s the Christmas Margarita recipe, are you a fan of margaritas?
Until I see you again, have a wonderful Christmas!
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Lin xx
Christmas Margarita – let the sleighbells ring
Ingredients
- 60 ml (2 fl oz/4 Tbsp) tequila
- 30 ml (1 fl oz) krupnik
- 30 ml (1 fl oz) orange juice
- 15 ml (½ fl oz) honey
- some fine salt
- sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix the tequila, krupnik, orange juice and honey together and set aside. Taste it. Add more honey if you like your margaritas sweet like I do. You might even want to double up on the krupnik, taste as you go.
- Mix the cinnamon and salt in a saucer.
- Lightly wet the rim of your cocktail glass and coat the rim with the salt and cinnamon.
- Pour the prepared drink into the glass and enjoy.
Azlin Bloor says
Hi Carleen, thanks for spotting that error. It’s definitely tequila! Always tequila in a margarita. As far as the honey goes, when I was making this up, I think it definitely needed the honey to balance everything out. If you are concerned it may be too sweet, hold out on the honey, and taste as you go.
Carleen says
Recipe for Christmas Margarita shows tequila as one of the ingredients (2 oz.)
The recipe directions say to mix vodka with other ingredients. Which is it?
Vodka or Tequila?
Also, is it necessary to add in honey since krupnik is honey-based?
Rick says
We use krupnik as a cold remedy!
This cocktail adds a great twist on a cold elixer
Azlin Bloor says
That’s awesome Rick, I’ve heard rumours about that! And thank you!
James Hart says
This is a really amazing drink, Azlin! I’ve pencilled this for our New Year’s party. Making the Krupnik tomorrow, thanks.
Azlin Bloor says
Thank you, how did it go?
Aaichi Savali says
This sounds like a drink that I should add to my cocktail recipes. Such a refreshing drink. Thanks for sharing your excellent info and recipe.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
Azlin Bloor says
Thank you, I hope you enjoyed the holidays!
Joan Wiseman says
Thank you, Chef! I’ve been looking around for something different to make this holiday. I believe I’ve got everything I need to make the Krupnik, as we just got a couple of bottles of vodka. I’m getting on it today! Then the Margarita on Boxing Day for friends. Merry Christmas!
Azlin Bloor says
Awesome. I hope you enjoyed the holidays. How did it go?
Mick Ripley says
Wow, this is great. I just love how you come up with the cocktails on your site. I love all the other original recipes too! Loving the sound of that Polish drink. Off to get some vodka and honey! Cheers and happy Christmas!
Azlin Bloor says
Thanks Mick, Hope you had a good Christmas. How did it go?
Dan Tindle says
Love margaritas! My guests are going to enjoy this over Christmas. Cheers!
Azlin Bloor says
Thank you, Dan! Have a wonderful Christmas!