Description
A festive cocktail combining tart cranberry juice and zesty lime, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz fresh cranberry juice
- 2 oz lime juice
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 oz simple syrup (optional)
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Mint sprigs (for garnish)
- Salt and sugar (for rimming glasses)
Instructions
- Chill your glasses in the freezer.
- Moisten the rim of each glass with lime juice and dip it in a mix of salt and sugar.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine fresh cranberry juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For better flavor, always use fresh juices. Chill glassware for a refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: margaritas, holiday drinks, cranberry cocktail, festive beverages, Christmas cocktails