Description
A festive twist on the classic margarita featuring tart cranberry juice, fresh lime, and tequila, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 6 ounces blanco tequila
- 4 ounces fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
- 2 ounces simple syrup (or to taste)
- Ice, for serving
- Fresh rosemary or mint, for garnish
- Whole cranberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend fresh cranberries in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to separate juice from pulp.
- In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of cranberry puree, 1.5 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 1 ounce of orange liqueur.
- Shake vigorously with ice for about 15 seconds.
- Rim glassware with sugar or a mix of salt and sugar, then pour the mixture over fresh ice.
- Garnish with rosemary or mint, and drop in a few cranberries if desired.
Notes
Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: holiday cocktail, margarita, cranberry drink, festive beverage, party drink