By Becky Hardin
Updated Mar 12, 2025
Mulled Wine Margaritas are a festive combination of cozy mulled wine and classic margaritas. My favorite part is how the warm holiday spices of cinnamon and cloves perfectly balance with the citrus and tequila. Trust me, this spiced holiday cocktail recipe will steal the show and warm the soul!
Christmas Margarita Recipe
Mulled wine is a holiday staple in my house. It fills the air with warm and delicious aromas and warms the soul from the inside out. I wanted to put a spin on one of my favorite holiday drinks. This Mulled Wine Margarita is warm, spicy, and fun. I use Reposado Tequila — with notes of vanilla, dry fruit, and spices it takes the traditional spiced wine to the next level. This is the perfect Christmas margarita for the season!
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- ▢ 4 whole cloves
- ▢ 8 whole black peppercorns
- ▢ 8 whole allspice
- ▢ 3 cinnamon sticks
- ▢ 1 bottle Malbec wine or your favorite spicy Spanish wine
- ▢ 1/4 cup agave syrup
- ▢ 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- ▢ 2 cups spiced apple cider
- ▢ 1/4 cup orange juice
- ▢ 1/4 cup orange liqueur such as triplesec
- ▢ 1/4 cup Exotico Reposado tequila
- ▢ 1 large orange sliced (plus more for garnish)
- ▢ sea salt sugar, and orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- Heat cloves, peppercorns, allspice, and cinnamon sticks in a skillet over medium heat. Allow to heat and crackle, but do not burn. When the aroma is fragrant, remove from the heat. 4 whole cloves, 8 whole black peppercorns, 8 whole allspice, 3 cinnamon sticks
- Heat a dutch oven or stockpot over low heat. Add the wine, agave, brown sugar, cider, orange juice, liqueur, tequila, orange slices, and toasted spices into the pot and stir to combine. Simmer, covered, for at least an hour. 1 bottle Malbec wine, 1/4 cup agave syrup, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 2 cups spiced apple cider, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup orange liqueur, 1/4 cup Exotico Reposado tequila, 1 large orange
- After an hour, strain the mixture and return to the pot without the spices.
- Serve in glasses rimmed with a mixture of sea salt, sugar, and orange zest and garnish with a fresh orange slice and cinnamon stick. Enjoy! sea salt
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How To Make Mulled Wine Margaritas Step by Step
Dry roast the spices : Heat 4 whole cloves, 8 whole black peppercorns, 8 whole allspice and 3 cinnamon sticks in a skillet over medium heat. Allow them to heat and crackle, but do not burn. When the aroma is fragrant, remove from heat.
Simmer wine, tequila, and spices : Heat a dutch oven (or stock pot) over low heat. Add the 1 bottle of Malbec wine, 1/4 cup agave syrup, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 2 cups spiced apple cider, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup orange liqueur, 1/4 cup Exotico Reposado tequila, orange slices, and toasted spices into the pot and stir to combine. Simmer, covered, for at least an hour.
Strain, garnish and serve : After an hour, strain the mixture and return to the pot without the spices.
Add salt to the rim of your drink glasses for a little margarita flair and pour the drink.
Tip: Try adding these dried orange slices into the mulled wine, or as a garnish.
Serving Suggestions
This drink is so good served at your holiday table with my Beef Tenderloin . I also enjoy it in the evenings by a cozy fire while wrapping presents and snacking on Chex Party Mix .
How to Store
Refrigerate any leftovers in the refrigerator for 1-3 days. Serve it warm or chilled. It tastes fantastic both ways.
You can also make a big batch depending on the number of servings and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in advance.
More margarita recipes to try
Frozen Cherry Limeade Margarita Recipe
Spicy Mango Margarita Recipe
White Wine Margaritas Cocktail
Strawberry Margarita Punch
Skinny Peach Frozen Margarita Recipe
Frozen Watermelon Margarita Recipe
Roasted Tomato Margaritas Recipe
Spicy Cucumber Margarita Recipe {Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita}
Mulled Wine Margaritas
Ingredients
- 4 whole cloves
- 8 whole black peppercorns
- 8 whole allspice
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bottle Malbec wine or your favorite spicy Spanish wine
- 1/4 cup agave syrup
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups spiced apple cider
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur such as triplesec
- 1/4 cup Exotico Reposado tequila
- 1 large orange sliced (plus more for garnish)
- sea salt sugar, and orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- Heat cloves, peppercorns, allspice, and cinnamon sticks in a skillet over medium heat. Allow to heat and crackle, but do not burn. When the aroma is fragrant, remove from the heat. 4 whole cloves, 8 whole black peppercorns, 8 whole allspice, 3 cinnamon sticks
- Heat a dutch oven or stockpot over low heat. Add the wine, agave, brown sugar, cider, orange juice, liqueur, tequila, orange slices, and toasted spices into the pot and stir to combine. Simmer, covered, for at least an hour. 1 bottle Malbec wine, 1/4 cup agave syrup, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 2 cups spiced apple cider, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup orange liqueur, 1/4 cup Exotico Reposado tequila, 1 large orange
- After an hour, strain the mixture and return to the pot without the spices.
- Serve in glasses rimmed with a mixture of sea salt, sugar, and orange zest and garnish with a fresh orange slice and cinnamon stick. Enjoy! sea salt
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
