Fresh Cranberry Margarita (Holiday Cocktail)

Completed cranberry Margaritas on table.

Fresh Cranberry Margarita (Holiday Cocktail)

This Cranberry Margarita with Fresh Cranberries is a bright, festive twist on a classic. Made with muddled cranberries, lime, and smooth tequila, it’s bursting with real flavor, yet simple to shake up and perfect for any holiday celebration.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Servings: cocktails

Calories: 381kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

6 ounces white tequila
4 ounces triple sec liqueur
1 juiced lime plus more for slicing as a garnish, if desired
½ cup thawed cranberries plus more for garnish
fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
⅓ cup margarita salt for salting the rim, optional

Sugar and Salt Rim (alternative to salt only)

¼ cup kosher or sea salt DO NOT USE TABLE SALT
¼ cup granulated sugar if desired

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker or jar, place the tequila. Next, add frozen or defrosted cranberries.
Using the back of a wooden spoon on or muddler, gently crush the cranberries to release their juice and color.
Add in the Triple Sec liqueur. Add lime. Cover and shake vigorously.
Place margarita salt on a small plate (or salt and sugar mixed until blended).
Make a cut half way through a slice of lime and press cut down around edge of mouth of glass until wet and immediately press into plate until coated.
Fill with ice to the top. Pour the strained margarita mixture over the ice until almost filled to the rim.
Garnish with lime wheels, fresh rosemary sprigs and additional cranberries. Enjoy every sip!

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Notes

Make a Pitcher: Multiply the ingredients to match the number of servings needed and refrigerate a day before needed. When ready to serve rim your glasses, serve over ice and garnish.
Storage: Store leftovers without ice for up to two days inside your refrigerator. Stir and pour over ice when serving.
Make it sweeter: Add a small amount of simple syrup at a time until desired level of sweetness is reached or add some cranberry juice cocktail, to make your margarita sweeter, if desired.
Chill your ingredients: Refrigerate ingredients, including your glasses, before creating your cocktail for best results.
Use Cocktail Shaker: If possible shake ingredients vigorously before serving instead of stirring for best results.
Strain Your Drink: After shaking, use cocktail shaker or a strainer as you pour the margarita into your glass to prevent any pulp or ice chips from ending up in your drink.

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