Description
A festive twist on a classic margarita, combining tequila, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, and orange liqueur for a vibrant holiday cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz tequila (blanco or reposado)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur (Triple sec or Cointreau)
- Splash of simple syrup (to taste)
- Sugar and salt for rimming
- Fresh herbs (mint or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Run a lime wedge along the rim of the glass, then dip it into a mixture of sugar and salt.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Shake it Up: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish: Garnish with a sprig of mint or rosemary and a lime wedge.
- Enjoy: Sip and enjoy the holiday spirit!
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, swap tequila with sparkling water or lime soda.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas cocktail, holiday drink, margarita, festive beverage, party drink