Cranberry Margarita

This refreshing Christmas Cranberry Margarita recipe combines silver tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice for a festive twist on the classic cocktail.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cocktail

Calories 278kcal

Author Wanda Simone

Equipment

low ball glass
small plate or saucer for rimming the glass
cocktail shaker
jigger

Ingredients

Coarse salt
2 ounces silver tequila
1 ounce triple sec
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce cranberry juice
½ ounce simple syrup
Ice

Instructions

Rim a glass with a lime wedge, then dip it in coarse salt to coat the rim.
Coarse salt
In a cocktail shaker, add the silver tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds.
2 ounces silver tequila
, 1 ounce triple sec
, 1 ounce lime juice
, 1 ounce cranberry juice
, ½ ounce simple syrup
, Ice
Strain the margarita into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a lime slice and a few cranberries for a festive touch, if desired.

Notes

For the best taste, use a good-quality silver (blanco) tequila (such as Patron). The smoothness of the tequila really matters in a cocktail like this.
For a wintry looking drink, use white cranberry juice instead of the regular version.

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