If you’ve been hunting down new cocktail recipes to try this holiday season, you’re not alone. As a cocktail enthusiast, I’ve been exploring TikTok in search of festive drinks that I could make at home for my loved ones to set the party off right. The standout trend this season isn’t just about the beverage itself but rather what it comes in: Christmas ornaments!

One TikTok creator, Michelle Lei (@bymichellelei), took to the app with her “12 Days of Christmas” series, showcasing her creative take on Christmas Ornament Cocktails. In her viral clip, she demonstrated how to craft a standard pomegranate margarita by filling a clear ornament with edible glitter and the ingredients of the cocktail, then pouring it into a glass garnished with seasonal berries and fresh fir.

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Day 5 of 12 days of Christmas decor & cocktails 🍸🎄 save this festive ornament cocktail as inspo for your next holiday party! 🎁✨ Pomegranate margarita — 1.5 oz tequila 2 oz pomegranate juice 0.5 oz triple sec 0.5 oz lime juice (about 1/2 a large lime) edible glitter Mix it all together and pour into a 2.36” clear ornament ball! I take the prongs out of the ornament top and just use it as a cap. Enjoy! 🥂 #christmas #christmascocktail #ornamentcocktail #amazonfinds #amazonhome #christmasfinds #holidayhosting

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These clear, fillable ornaments serve as perfect vessels for single-serve cocktails, creating an interactive and memorable drinking experience. Whether hung on mini trees or displayed as eye-catching table toppers, they offer guests a creatively festive way to enjoy their drinks from the moment they arrive at your holiday gathering.

How to Make a Pomegranate Margarita

If you’d like to recreate the entire cocktail vibe, we’ve listed our version of a pomegranate margarita for you to fill your own cocktail ornament with and enjoy.

Pomegranate Margarita Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila of choice
• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz triple sec
• 0.5 oz simple syrup

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
3. Strain into your cocktail ornament.
4. Garnish with a lime wheel or pomegranate seeds if desired.