Festive Holiday Margarita
A vibrant, easy-to-make margarita featuring cranberry juice, lime, and tequila, perfect for Christmas parties and holiday gatherings. This festive cocktail is quick to prepare and guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to any celebration.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 2 oz 100% cranberry juice (unsweetened or sweetened)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 1 oz sparkling water or club soda
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Fresh lime slices (for garnish)
- Coarse sugar or salt (for rim)
Instructions
- Prepare your glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into coarse sugar or salt on a small plate.
- Fill a cocktail shaker (or mason jar) with ice.
- Add tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda and gently stir with a mixing spoon.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and lime slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a mocktail version, substitute tequila and triple sec with extra sparkling water and a splash of orange juice. Use colored sugar for a festive rim, and freeze cranberries for a frosty garnish. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 7
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
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