While margaritas are the drink of choice in the summer, they don’t need to take a backseat in the winter. Margaritas might not be the traditional holiday drink, but these recipes will definitely put you in a festive mood. With help from products found in Rancho La Gloria’s line, you can quickly put together a delicious drink that everyone will love. Here are five of the top margaritas recipes you want to share for this holiday season.
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#1 – Pineapple Crush Margarita
If you are looking for a superb way to infuse some of the flavors of the summer into your holiday parties, make sure to grab a bottle of our Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita for this recipe. While apples might get all of the love, pineapples continue to have a place in those holiday celebrations. This recipe is both tart, sweet, and spicy. It is an excellent cocktail because it packs a powerful punch, thanks to the pineapple flavor. However, it is not too overwhelming, unlike other fruity margaritas. The Pineapple Crush Margarita perfectly balances the pineapple’s fruity hints and the jalapeno’s spicy notes.
You will need the following:
- 1 ounce of Rancho La Gloria Ready-To-Drink Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita
- 1 ounce of real pineapple syrup
- ¾ ounces of fresh lime juice
- 6 to 8 mint leaves
- Four pineapple chunks
- 1½ ounces of sparkling white wine, such as Prosecco
For this recipe, you will want a cocktail shaker. Take the pineapple chunks and muddle them with the mint. After that, add the remaining ingredients together with ice. Make sure to stir and strain into a glass. Add the sparkling white wine as a topper and garnish with dehydrated lime. If you want a more sweet flavor, use ripe pineapples for the drink.
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#2 – Jalapeno Watermelon Margarita
Traditional holiday colors are red and green. If you want to make a fantastic holiday margarita, remember this classic recipe. Consider this classic watermelon jalapeno blend when you need to add a little heat to those cold winter nights. While jalapeno might not be at the top of your holiday drink list, this recipe keeps all the spice in check by adding a touch of sweet watermelon.
You will want the following:
- 2 ounces of Rancho La Gloria Ready-To-Drink Watermelon Margarita
- 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
- One sliced jalapeno
Take all the ingredients and add them to a cocktail shaker. You will want to shake well and strain them into a glass. A slice of watermelon will make the perfect garnish. This margarita can be adjusted to meet your taste buds. If you want it sweeter, add some watermelon puree. For those on the spicy side, put another jalapeno in the mix.
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#3 – Spicy Strawberry Margarita
For those who love margaritas, this juicy option is the perfect drink to broaden your drink horizons. The sweet strawberries add enough kick to tone down the spicy jalapeno. But you will still get that delicious classic margarita taste that everyone has come to love.
You will need the following:
- 2 ounces of Rancho La Gloria’s Jalapeno Lime Infused Tequila
- 1-ounce strawberry syrup
- A splash of sparkling white wine
With those simple ingredients, you can enjoy this sweet-spicy combination in almost no time. Take a cocktail shaker and make sure to fill it with ice. Once that is done, you can add all the ingredients. Continue to shake well until everything is mixed. Use a strainer and place it on the glass. Pour out the drink and top it off with prosecco. If you want to add an authentic taste, muddle some fresh lime juice and strawberries into a syrup.
#4 – Blue Christmas Margarita
While there may be enough ice on the ground, you can celebrate the holidays with this icy drink. The blueberries and fresh mint leaves create a delicious flavor you will enjoy throughout the holidays and beyond. If you don’t want a frosty cold margarita, skip the frozen blueberries.
You will need the following:
- One lime wedge
- 2 ounces of Rancho La Gloria’s Ready-To-Drink Blueberry Margarita
- ½ ounces of fresh lime juice
- ½ cup of frozen unsweetened blueberries
- Two fresh mint leaves
Take a lime wedge and run it along the rim of a cocktail glass. After that, dip the rim in sugar to coat. You will want to combine the lime juice, Blueberry Margarita, blueberries, and mint in a blender. Puree all the ingredients until smooth. Take the drink and pour it into your sugar-rimmed glasses. If you want, take another lime wedge and garnish the glass. You can also add mint sprigs and blueberries for the final touch.
#5 – Sparkling Holiday Margarita
Finally, if you want a margarita that goes all out for the holiday, make sure to try this recipe. It has all the classic flavors of a traditional margarita but adds a fuzzy kick.
You will need the following:
- One lime
- Salt
- 2 ½ cups of Rancho La Gloria Ready-To-Drink Lime Margarita
- 1 Cup orange liqueur
- Ice
- Splash of sparkling wine
You will want to put salt on a plate and wet the glass rim with a lime wedge. Take the glass and dip it into the salt to coat. In a big pitcher, combine the Lime Margarita and orange liquor. You need a double old-fashioned glass and fill it with the mixture and ice. Top off the drink with sparkling wine. When choosing a Rancho La Gloria Sparkling flavor, consider peach or mango for this holiday recipe. Finish the glass with a lime garnish.
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Try These Holiday Margaritas
That is all you need to be the hit at your next holiday party. While these drinks are fantastic on their own, you can always increase the spiciness or sweetness to meet the needs of your taste buds.
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