Description
A vibrant twist on a classic drink, this Christmas Margarita captures the essence of the festive season with tart cranberry and zesty lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
- 2 ounces tequila (blanco or silver)
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Coarse salt (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
- Prepare your glass by rimming it with lime juice and dipping it into coarse salt.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and tequila.
- Add simple syrup to taste.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a few fresh cranberries.
- Enjoy the moment with loved ones!
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, replace alcohol with sparkling water or club soda. Adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas cocktail, holiday drink, margarita, cranberry, lime