Description
A festive twist on the traditional margarita, infused with cranberry and lime flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cranberry juice
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 6 ounces blanco tequila
- 2 ounces orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Ice (for chilling)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by squeezing fresh limes for juice and ensuring your cranberry juice is cold.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine cranberry juice, lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Rim your glasses with lime juice and dip into salt or sugar.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wheel.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a frosty drink, blend ingredients with ice for a slushy consistency. Always taste as you go to adjust sweetness or acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas cocktail, holiday drink, margarita, cranberry, lime, festive beverage