"Tequila might not be the liquor you first reach for first over the holidays, since champagne and bourbon are typically more popular. But after one sip of this cranberry-spiked, ginger beer-topped sparkling drink, you'll be a believer! I love my Christmas margarita recipe, but I wanted to create a new Christmas tequila cocktail that was even easier to make for entertaining."
"Tequila reposado is my preference because its aged flavor has notes of vanilla and oak. But if you only have blanco tequila on hand, it works perfectly! 100% cranberry juice: Make sure to look for pure 100% cranberry juice, not cranberry cocktail or cranberry juice blend. It's typically easy to find at most grocery stores (I used Ocean Spray brand here)."
An easy four-ingredient Christmas tequila cocktail combines reposado or blanco tequila, 100% cranberry juice, simple syrup, and ginger beer. Reposado adds vanilla and oak notes; blanco is an acceptable substitute. Use pure cranberry juice rather than cocktail blends for bright cranberry flavor. Simple syrup provides balanced sweetness. Ginger beer contributes bubbles and a spicy kick; avoid ginger ale. Rim the glass with sugar and run a lime wedge down the side of a highball glass for a festive presentation. Build the drink directly in the glass without shaking or stirring for easy entertaining.
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