Festive Mistletoe Margarita
A vibrant holiday cocktail featuring tangy lime, sweet cranberry, and a hint of orange, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.75 oz orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- Coarse salt or sugar (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into a plate of coarse salt or sugar. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz silver tequila, 1 oz cranberry juice, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, 0.75 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes until it’s almost full.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
[‘Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.’, ‘Chill your glasses before serving for an extra refreshing experience.’, ‘Set up a rim station with both salt and sugar for guests to choose their preference.’, ‘Double or triple the recipe for a party and serve in a pitcher.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
Keywords: holiday cocktail, margarita, festive drink, cranberry margarita, tequila cocktail, Christmas drink