Cranberry Margarita

Course: Drinks

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 228kcal

Author: Deanna

Made with cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime, this cranberry margarita is a perfectly balanced cocktail that is delicious any time of year.

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Equipment

Ingredients

3 oz tequila blanco
2 oz triple sec
1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
6 oz cranberry juice 100% pure
ice

Optional Garnish

sugared cranberries
margarita salt
rosemary sprigs
lime wedges

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice.
Measure and pour the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice into the cocktail shaker.
Place the lid on the shaker and shake for 20-30 seconds or until the outside of the shaker is frosty and cold.
Fill two cocktail glasses with ice and pour the margarita.
Garnish as desired with sugared cranberries, rosemary sprigs, or lime wedges.

Notes

This recipe can be scaled as needed. To make a single drink, divide the ingredients in half.
Ice cubes are preferred over crushed ice as crushed ice will melt faster and dilute the drink.
Select a good quality tequila blanco for this recipe for the best flavour.
Triple sec can be substituted with Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Orange
Curaçao, but it will change the flavour profile slightly.
Choose 100% cranberry juice for the best result. Cranberry cocktail will result in a sweeter drink and less pure flavour.
If you want to rim the glass with margarita salt, run a lime wedge around the edge, then dip the glass in a shallow dish of salt before filling it with ice.

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