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!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Strain the spiced water into a heatproof container and discard the spices.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled, about 15 seconds.

Step 5

Prepare your serving glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into coarse salt or sugar, depending on your preference.

Step 6

Strain the margarita into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

Step 7

Garnish with a slice of orange and a lime wheel for a festive touch.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this warm, spiced take on a margarita!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	350.2 grams (350.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	311

Total Fat 1.10g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9736mg	423%
Total Carbohydrate 37.70g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2.90g	10%
Total Sugars 28.30g
Protein 1.70g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 270mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 90.0%