Cranberry Christmas Margaritas
Cranberry Christmas Margaritas are the festive cocktail that will elevate your holiday celebrations. With a delightful blend of tart cranberries, zesty lime, and smooth tequila, this vibrant drink not only looks stunning but is incredibly easy to make. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights by the fire, these margaritas are sure to impress your guests and fill your gatherings with joy and cheer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 cocktails 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup tequila
- ¼ cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- Salt or sugar (for rimming)
Instructions
- Rim glasses with lime juice and dip in salt or sugar.
- Blend cranberries with water until smooth; strain to remove skins.
- In a shaker, combine strained cranberry juice, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave syrup with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Fill prepared glasses with ice and pour over the margarita mixture.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries or lime wedges before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (240ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Adjust sweetness with more agave syrup if desired. Use flavored tequila for a unique twist; jalapeño-infused tequila adds a spicy kick. For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.