Description

Cranberry Christmas Margaritas are the ultimate festive cocktail, blending tart cranberry juice with zesty lime and smooth tequila. This vibrant drink showcases a stunning ruby-red color, perfect for holiday gatherings and guaranteed to impress your guests. Easy to make and delightful to sip, these margaritas will bring cheer to any celebration.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cranberry juice (100% juice)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
3 oz blanco tequila
2 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau)
2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
Coarse sugar for rimming glasses

Instructions

Rim glasses with lime juice and dip in coarse sugar.
In a shaker filled with ice, combine cranberry juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and sugar. Shake well until chilled.
Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Strain into prepared glasses filled with ice.
Garnish with lime wedges or cranberries.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 margarita (approximately 250 ml)
Calories: 190
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: - For a unique twist, try adding fresh herbs like mint or rosemary as garnish. - Prepare cranberry puree ahead of time; it can be stored in the fridge for up to three days for easy party prep.