24 Christmas Tequila Cocktails to Make

I recommend our Christmas Tequila Cocktails roundup for the holiday season. It’s packed with innovative recipes that transform tequila into festive drinks perfect for celebrating. I love how these cocktails mix traditional holiday flavors with the unique taste of tequila, offering a refreshing twist on seasonal cheer. From warm spices to citrus notes, each drink is a toast to creativity and holiday spirit. These cocktails are sure to impress your guests and add a spark to any holiday gathering. Check out the roundup for unforgettable tequila-inspired holiday drinks.

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Winter Tequila Sunset

The Winter Tequila Sunset is a bright and festive drink that combines tequila, Aperol, and fresh citrus juices for a refreshing and tangy holiday treat. With a hint of sweetness from sugar syrup and a beautiful garnish of pomegranate arils and rosemary, it’s a delightful addition to any winter gathering.

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Winter Paloma

Celebrate the season with a festive twist on the classic Paloma. This Winter Paloma combines tequila, tart grapefruit juice, and a hint of rosemary for a refreshing cocktail that captures the flavors of winter. Topped with pomegranate arils and a rosemary sprig, it’s a beautiful, vibrant addition to your holiday gatherings.

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Blue Winter Wonderland

The Blue Winter Wonderland is a stunning winter cocktail that combines the bold flavors of tequila with bright citrus notes and a hint of tropical flair. With its vibrant blue color, coconut-rimmed glass, and mint garnish, this drink captures the spirit of a snowy holiday evening. Perfect for winter celebrations, it’s refreshing, festive, and easy to make!

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Merry Margarita

Bring a taste of the holidays to your margarita with the Merry Margarita! This unique blend of tequila, pomegranate juice, and a hint of coconut milk creates a festive, creamy twist on the classic. With a garnish of pomegranate arils and a sprig of rosemary, it’s a cocktail that’s both refreshing and holiday-ready.

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Winter Margarita

Warm up the holiday season with a Winter Margarita, a cozy twist on the classic. Featuring reposado tequila, honey, and a hint of cinnamon, this cocktail brings together citrusy blood orange and a touch of vanilla for a rich, flavorful experience perfect for winter gatherings.

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Frostbite

The Frostbite is a smooth and creamy cocktail with a touch of sweetness and a stunning blue hue. Combining tequila blanco with blue curaçao, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream, this cocktail is both visually striking and deliciously indulgent. Perfect for winter gatherings or a night in, the Frostbite is sure to make an impression.

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Holly Jolly Margarita

The Holly Jolly Margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic margarita, featuring the sweet, fruity flavor of Midori melon liqueur paired with the boldness of tequila and a tangy kick from lime juice. A Tajín-rimmed glass adds a touch of spice, making this drink as visually appealing as it is delicious.

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Cranberry Jalapeño Margarita

The Cranberry Jalapeño Margarita is a bold and refreshing twist on the classic margarita, combining the tartness of cranberry juice with a spicy kick from jalapeño-infused simple syrup. This vibrant cocktail is perfect for those who love a blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.

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Santa Hat Martini

This Santa Hat Martini is a festive cocktail combines the boldness of tequila with sweet raspberry liqueur, tangy sour mix, and the deep red hue of grenadine. Topped with a coconut-rimmed martini glass, it’s a holiday treat that’s as cheerful as Santa’s hat itself.

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Snowflake Margarita

The Snowflake Margarita is a wintery twist on the classic cocktail, blending the brightness of lime and tequila with the subtle sweetness of white cranberry juice. Its frosty sugar rim and rosemary garnish make it as elegant as it is refreshing—perfect for holiday celebrations.

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Frosty Flurry

The Frosty Flurry is a dazzling blend of tropical flavors and floral elegance, perfect for adding a frosty yet colorful twist to your celebrations. With tequila as its base, it combines citrus, pineapple, and maraschino notes for a refreshing and whimsical drink. Inspired by itscocktailhour.

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Christmas in the Sand

This festive cocktail blends the warmth of reposado tequila with the zesty sweetness of clementine juice, the tang of lime, and a fizzy ginger beer finish. Topped with aromatic rosemary and a orange slice, it’s a holiday drink with a tropical twist.

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Santa-Quila

Santa-Quila is a sophisticated cocktail that marries the rich, nutty notes of cacao-infused tequila with the complexity of sherry, the warmth of maple syrup, and the depth of black walnut bitters. With a festive orange garnish, it’s a luxurious drink perfect for holiday indulgence. Inspired by BudEtheElfsBar.

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Winter’s Bitter Negroni

The Winter’s Bitter Negroni is a festive twist on the classic cocktail, blending tequila blanco, sweet vermouth, and Campari with a splash of cranberry juice for a seasonal touch. Its rich, bittersweet profile is perfect for cozy winter evenings, while the orange twist garnish adds a burst of citrusy warmth.

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Honey Elderflower Margarita

The Elderflower Honey Margarita offers a unique floral twist on the traditional margarita. With tequila as the base, this cocktail is sweetened with honey and enhanced by the aromatic notes of elderflower liqueur. A salted rim and a fresh orange garnish add the perfect finishing touch for an elevated yet refreshing drink.

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Spiced Cranberry Paloma Cocktail

Start your holiday season with a simple and flavorful cocktail, like the Spiced Cranberry Paloma. The cranberry and spice ingredients make this cocktail worthy of a Christmas party. You can garnish this cocktail with rosemary, sugared cranberries, and a dried grapefruit slice for an attractive presentation. This is the perfect holiday cocktail for warm weather or cold weather, as it's refreshing but still has some winter spice.

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White Christmas Margarita

A White Christmas Margarita is a light, slightly sweet cocktail made with tequila fans in mind. Unlike the bright red color usually associated with cranberry Christmas cocktails, a White Christmas Margarita is made with white cranberry juice, resulting in a cocktail that evokes a snowy day. Add white cranberry juice with lime juice, orange liqueur, and tequila in your cocktail shaker and you'll have a Christmas margarita! Garnish with fresh cranberries.

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Apple Cider Margarita

Folks who don’t enjoy cranberry cocktails may appreciate an Apple Cider Margarita and its combination of two crowd favorites: tequila and apple cider. This Christmas tequila cocktail requires more ingredients than a typical margarita, such as maple syrup, but you can easily make a batch of these holiday cocktails before your guests arrive.

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Mistletoe Margarita

Check out the Mistletoe Margarita for another twist on a Christmas cranberry margarita. This version includes both orange liqueur and Grand Marnier, as well as lime juice and simple syrup. Mistletoe Margaritas are also a little higher in alcohol. If you want to make holiday cocktails for a crowd, turn this into a Christmas margarita punch an serve it in a punch bowl!

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Candy Cane Margarita

If you or one of your friends has a sweet tooth, try making a Candy Cane Margarita. This festive cocktail uses peppermint extract to recreate the signature candy cane flavor. You can also add a few crushed candy cane pieces to the top of the drink. Although this cocktail is a tasty treat, you’ll need some extra time to prepare it if you want to include the crushed candy and sugar rim.

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Pomegranate Paloma

A Pomegranate Paloma is a great cocktail option if you want a drink with a more subtle seasonal quality. This straightforward cocktail switches out grapefruit juice (which normally goes in a Paloma) for pomegranate juice. The pomegranate juice adds more festive flavors for a holiday party or gathering. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary if you want extra panache.

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Tequila Cranberry Cocktail

Tequila Cranberry Cocktails provide a holiday vibe while still giving the tequila plenty of room to take center stage. A tequila cranberry cocktail is a mix of blanco tequila and cranberry juice. Add a lime wedge and some salt on the rim, and you’ll have yourself a relaxing Christmas beverage.

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Cranberry Tequila Spritzer

Using cranberry in a Christmas cocktail is no surprise, but this Cranberry Tequila Spritzer takes a new approach by using cranberry liqueur, cranberry juice, and cranberry seltzer for the ultimate winter berry cocktail. The different cranberry elements interact beautifully with the tequila, while subtle sharpness from the mint sprigs cuts through the sweetness. Garnish with fresh cranberries to top it all off!

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White Christmas Tequila Sours

If you’re in the mood for a real, multi-ingredient tequila cocktail, consider making White Christmas Tequila Sours. This drink has a pleasant lemon flavor, and the agave syrup complements the tequila. Plus, the foamy egg white creates a cute snowy effect, while the cranberries serve as a holiday garnish.

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Choosing Your Tequila

If you aren’t sure which tequila to use in these cocktails, we can help! There are several different types of tequila and many different brands, so if you don’t have a preference you can choose based on the other ingredients in your cocktail.

The most commonly used tequila in cocktails is blanco tequila because it has the lightest, mildest flavor that blends well with many other flavor profiles. If you want a warmer, more complex flavor, reposado tequila is a good choice. Anejo tequila is aged for the longest and has the most complex flavors; it’s most similar to whiskey and is often used as a tequila replacement in classic whiskey cocktails.