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Christmas Margarita

A festive cranberry margarita cocktail with tequila, lime, and sugared cranberries. Perfect for holiday parties and celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: Holiday, Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz tequila silver or blanco
  • 1 oz triple sec orange liqueur
  • 2 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp simple syrup optional
  • Ice cubes for shaking and serving
Garnish
  • Fresh or sugared cranberries
  • Rosemary sprigs
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Margarita glass
  • Measuring jigger

Method
 

  1. Rim margarita glasses with lime juice and dip in salt or sugar.
  2. Combine tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, and optional syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake well for 20 seconds.
  4. Strain into prepared glass over ice.
  5. Garnish with cranberries, lime wedge, and rosemary sprig.

Notes

Make a large batch in a pitcher for parties by multiplying recipe. Keep chilled until serving.