Festive Cranberry Margarita
Experience the magic of the holidays with this vibrant Festive Cranberry Margarita. Bursting with tart cranberry flavor, zesty lime, and smooth tequila, this aromatic cocktail is perfect for celebrating joyful moments with loved ones. Each sip evokes warmth and merriment, making it an ideal addition to your festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)
Instructions
- Prepare cranberry puree: Rinse cranberries and boil them with water until they burst (about 5 minutes). Blend into a smooth puree.
- Mix ingredients: In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, orange liqueur, and cranberry puree.
- Shake well: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain into glasses: Use a fine mesh strainer to pour the mixture into chilled glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish: Add fresh cranberries on a skewer or a slice of lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (200g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg