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How to Make a Mistletoe Margarita

The mistletoe margarita gives the traditional 'rita a holiday twist. Rosemary simple syrup and cranberry juice bring out the festive flavors we all look forward to indulging in when the winter weather starts to roll in. 

Ingredients

• 1¾ ounces tequila
• 1½ ounces tart cranberry juice
• ¾ ounce orange liqueur
• ½ ounce rosemary simple syrup
• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• Ice
• Rosemary sprig and lime wheel for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, tart cranberry juice, orange liqueur, rosemary simple syrup, and lime juice.
2. Shake to chill.
3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a lime wheel.

5 Variations and Substitutions to Try 

Mistletoe margaritas don't have a set-in-stone recipe. So, there's a ton of room to experiment and see which combinations best fit your unique tastes.

• Use mezcal instead of tequila, and you'll get a smokier margarita.
• If mezcal isn't for you, consider using smoked bittersÌý¾±²Ô²õ³Ù±ð²¹»å.Ìý
• Likewise, cinnamon, cherry, and rhubarb cocktail bitters are all complementary ingredients you can throw into the mix. 
• Instead of rosemary simple syrup, consider adding cinnamon, vanilla, cherry, or regular.
• Swap the lime juice for lemon to get a sweeter punch. 

Party-Ready Garnishes 

No cocktail is complete without a striking garnish. Whether you want to dress your margarita up or down, we've got some great ideas for you. 

• Use an orange wedge or wheel to up the citrus flavors.
• Toast your rosemary sprig for a smokier, more savory garnish.
• Add a new look with a dehydrated citrus wheel, such as lemon, lime, or orange.
• Pierce several whole fresh cranberries on a cocktail skewer, or elevate it further by weaving in a citrus peel ribbon.

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