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A cranberry margarita in a glass with a salt rim surrounded by fresh cranberries and limes.
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5 from 4 votes

Cranberry Margarita Recipe

A Cranberry Margarita is a beautiful bright red cocktail perfect for celebrating any occasion. This Cranberry Margarita recipe is easy to make and can easily be made into a pitcher of margaritas!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 266kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces 100% cranberry juice
  • 1 ½ ounces tequila
  • 1 ounce triple sec or cointreau
  • ½ ounce lime juice
  • ½ ounce simple syrup
  • margarita salt, sprig of rosemary, fresh cranberries optional garnish

Instructions

  • Using a lime wedge, wet the rim of a margarita glass. Dip moistened rim into a plate of margarita salt and gently press down to coat.
  • Add all ingredients along with a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds until the drink is chilled and mixed well. Strain and pour into a glass.
  • Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary or a lime wedge.

Notes

A pitcher of cranberry margaritas for a crowd:
  • 3 cups of 100% cranberry juice
  • 1 ½ cups of tequila
  • 1 cup of triple sec or cointreau
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • ½ cup simple syrup

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg