Cranberry Margaritas
Shake up the holiday spirit with these vibrant and refreshing Cranberry Margaritas, a festive twist on the classic cocktail that’s perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in. Made with a harmonious blend of tart cranberry juice, smooth silver tequila, zesty orange liqueur, and freshly squeezed lime juice, this cocktail is sweetened just right with a touch of simple syrup. The salted rim adds a delightful, savory contrast, while fresh cranberries and lime wedges provide an eye-catching garnish that will elevate your presentation. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make cocktail is ideal for entertaining a crowd or enjoying a seasonal drink at home. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or toasting to any special occasion, these cranberry margaritas are guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup silver tequila
- 0.5 cup orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 0.5 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 0.25 cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 2 lime wedges (for rimming and garnish)
- 3 cups ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of coarse salt to coat. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large cocktail shaker or pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, silver tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
Step 3
Fill the shaker or pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes and shake (or stir if using a pitcher) until the mixture is well chilled.
Step 4
Fill the prepared glasses with the remaining 1 cup of ice cubes.
Step 5
Strain the margarita mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly among them.
Step 6
Garnish each glass with a few fresh cranberries and a lime wedge, if desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1595.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1153.6 |
| Total Fat 1.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13266.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 98.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 74.8g | |
| Protein 1.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 53.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 366.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories