Easy Cranberry Margaritas
If you're looking for the best holiday cocktail - you cant go wrong with this festive Cranberry Margarita! Bursting with flavor from tequila, lime, cranberry juice, and orange liqueur.
Equipment
Ingredients
Margarita:
- 3 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- 4 ounces cranberry juice adjust to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ice to fill glass
Garnish (optional):
- fresh rosemary sprigs bottom leaves removed, approximately 2-3” long
- fresh cranberries see note on optional sugared cranberries
- fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- For a sugared rim: Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip the rim into a shallow plate of sugar until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, Cointreau, and both juices.
- Shake well and strain into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and lime wedges, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Optional Garnish: Sugared Cranberries
If you want to get extra fancy, you can garnish with sugared cranberries rather than fresh. Toss ¼ cup fresh cranberries with 1 teaspoon water or simple syrup. Roll in granulated sugar until coated. Let dry for 10–15 minutes before using as a garnish.
If you want to get extra fancy, you can garnish with sugared cranberries rather than fresh. Toss ¼ cup fresh cranberries with 1 teaspoon water or simple syrup. Roll in granulated sugar until coated. Let dry for 10–15 minutes before using as a garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
