Christmas Cranberry Margarita
Mix cranberry juice and tequila to make the best Christmas margarita! This cranberry margarita is a cheery Christmas tequila cocktail for a holiday party or festive happy hour at home. Cheers to this Christmas cocktail with tequila!
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 266kcal
Equipment
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
Recipe for 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
