Winter margaritas using Trader Joe’s winter wassail punch – the perfect holiday cocktail that is festive and easy to make!
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If you’re looking for a holiday cocktail this season, look no further! This one is only a handful of ingredients and tastes like Christmas in margarita form. Trader Joe’s winter wassail punch is a key ingredient here. It has apple, orange and holiday spice flavors that just scream “Happy Holidays.” Normally, I mix this punch with red wine for a sangria type of drink. However, mixing it with tequila was the move. A little Cointreau goes a long way in this drink too.
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What you will need for these winter margaritas:
- Silver tequila
- Trader Joe’s winter wassail punch
- Cointreau
- Lime juice
- Salt if desired for the rim
- Rosemary sprigs
- Orange slices
- Cinnamon
The rosemary sprigs aren’t totally necessary. But, they do add a little festive touch. I’m all for going above and beyond during the holidays to make everything a little more special. I always love a salt rim for my margaritas. However, a cinnamon sugar rim would also be delicious. If you like things on the sweeter side that would be a great option.
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I hope you enjoy these winter margaritas with a loved one this holiday season. They’re the perfect sipping drink for gathering around the fireplace, dinner table, or to serve at a holiday party.
PrintWinter Margaritas
- Yield: 2 drinks 1x
Ingredients
salt, optional
3–4 oz silver tequila
8–10 oz Trader Joe’s winter wassail punch
1/2 oz cointreau
juice of 1/2 a lime
2 rosemary sprigs, optional
2 orange slices
pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
Run a lime slice around the rim of your glasses then fill a shallow bowl or plate with salt.
Gently dip the rim of each glass in the salt until it’s coated. Add ice to each glass.
Add ice to a cocktail shaker with tequila, winter wassail punch, cointreau, and lime juice. Shake well.
Pour into prepared glasses.
Add a rosemary sprig and an orange slice to each glass. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon. Enjoy!
Allison Kamin
Hi! Do you think you could sub mezcal fir the tequila or that would be weird?
Amanda Hickman
I think it would work!