White Christmas Cranberry Margarita
This wintry twist on a classic margarita is perfect for holiday parties or sipping by the fire on a chilly night. The combo of tart cranberry, lime, tequila and a festive sugared rim makes it a real crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz white cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- Garnish: sugared cranberries rosemary sprig, lime wheel
Instructions
- Rim a margarita glass with sugar or salt as desired. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim and dip in sugar or salt. Set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, cranberry juice, white cranberry juice, triple sec, and simple syrup (sugar and water), if using.
- Shake well until chilled and combined, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with sugared cranberries on a cocktail pick, a small rosemary sprig, and a lime wheel on the rim.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your festive White Christmas Cranberry Margarita!
Notes
- White cranberry juice has a slightly milder, less tart flavor than regular cranberry. You can substitute regular if needed.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to taste. The cranberry provides some natural sweetness.
- To make sugared cranberries, roll damp fresh cranberries in granulated sugar and let dry.
- For a virgin mocktail version, omit the tequila and triple sec, and add a splash of lemon-lime soda or sparkling water.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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