Mulled Margarita
Warm up your cocktail game with this irresistible Mulled Margarita, a delightful twist on the classic margarita that infuses the vibrant zest of tequila, orange, and lime with cozy, aromatic spices. Perfect for festive gatherings or chilly evenings, this cocktail combines a base of freshly brewed spiced water—featuring cinnamon, star anise, and cloves—with a splash of triple sec and a touch of honey or agave syrup for natural sweetness. The result is a richly layered drink that balances tart citrus notes with warm, spiced undertones. Rim your glass with coarse salt or sugar for added texture and garnish with a bright orange slice and lime wheel to complete the presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes, this unique margarita is your go-to for serving up seasonal cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 2 oz Fresh orange juice
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Triple sec (orange liqueur)
- 1 tbsp Honey or agave syrup
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 5 pieces Whole cloves
- 1 piece Star anise
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 slice Orange slice (for garnish)
- 1 piece Lime wheel (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Coarse salt or sugar (for rimming glass)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and let the spices infuse for 5 minutes.
Strain the spiced water into a heatproof container and discard the spices.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh orange juice, lime juice, triple sec, honey (or agave syrup), and 1 oz of the spiced water. Add ice to the shaker.
Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled, about 15 seconds.
Prepare your serving glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into coarse salt or sugar, depending on your preference.
Strain the margarita into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a slice of orange and a lime wheel for a festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this warm, spiced take on a margarita!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9736 mg | 423% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
