Coconut cream, coconut milk, and a splash of Coconut Rum. This is what makes the White Christmas Margarita Punch a surprisingly tropical version of a festive cocktail.
The result is a rich and creamy Tequila drink that undoubtedly looks stunning.
The cranberries and the rosemary sprig are quite effective in supporting the Christmasy impression. Still, they are just the supporting act for garnish. The real star and the main ingredient of this festive Tequila cocktail is, naturally, coconut.
The classic Margarita recipe and most summer variations of this cocktail call for a crisp and fresh Tequila Blanco.
For the Christmas version, however, an Añejo is a much better fit. It is milder and softer in flavor, with warm caramel and vanilla aromas.
For example, the 1800 Añejo, produced by José Cuervo or the Patrón Añejo (a little more pricey), two of the most renowned Tequila producers, are both excellent choices.
Due to its milky white, the cocktail itself already does look quite festive. The addition of floating cranberries and a rosemary sprig truly ignite those Christmas vibes.
Yet, while the cranberries are edible, better treat the rosemary like a non-consumable garnish and leave it aside.
To create the impression of little snowflakes, you can consider rimming your glasses with coconut flakes. Very much in the style of a proper Margarita drink. By that, you can round off the Christmas theme and elevate the visuals of the drink.
Christmas is an excellent occasion to serve some extraordinary cocktails. Two of our favorites are our Christmas Spiced Rum Sour, made with a special homemade Christmas syrup, and this tasty Christmas Old Fashioned.
But there are many more beautiful festive recipes. In case you're looking for more inspiration, check out this list with other favorite Christmas cocktails.
The White Christmas Margarita Punch is a brilliant fit for the festive season, but I quickly want to mention some other must-try Tequila cocktails, as well. Not winter-themed, but still delicious, also during the cold season.
For instance, the Tommy's Margarita, or if you like more fruity, grapefruit-forward drinks, there are the Paloma or the Cantarito. For more drinks featuring the popular agave spirit, you can check out our overview of the best Tequila Cocktails.
Snow falling from the sky, cozy fireplaces, and hot drinks. Each year, the festive season offers a lot to look forward to. But if you want to enjoy a boozy hot cocktail, there is not exactly a large number of attractive choices. To add some variety to your hit list of winter drinks, I have a recipe that will get you warmed up. A delicious, steaming hot Gin cocktail.
But this delicious Gin recipe won't only warm you up on cold winter days. It is so much fun that it hopefully also lifts your mood during the dark season. The name of this drink is “Heißer Kirmes Apfel” which literally translates from German to “hot funfair apple”. It brings together the earthy, sweet aroma of woodruff with citrus and apple in a hot, warming cocktail.
Not everybody is a fan of mulled wine which is why Glühgin is trending for the past couple of years. For all non-Germans: this is a kind of mulled wine but based on Gin instead. It is gaining popularity and inspires many new cocktail recipes based on warmed-up Gin. The recipe I have for you is not exactly a Glühgin, but it picks up the trend.
The base of the cocktail is Elixier Gin. This Gin has a very distinct and pretty strong woodruff taste. And that makes this drink so unique. The mix of woodruff and apple is a real treat. If you aren't familiar with Elixier Gin, you can find some more information in my Elixier Gin article.
On a side note: In Germany, hot alcoholic drinks like this one are very traditional during winter. You can also find delicious mulled wine or Glögg made of exquisite red or white wine at every Christmas Market.
And if you are into the taste of mulled wine, I also have a special Christmas rum cocktail recipe for you. It contains my Christmas syrup which technically bases on mulled wine.