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Mistletoe Margarita with Cranberries Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Shaking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Celebrate the holiday season with this festive Christmas Mistletoe Margarita, a vibrant cocktail combining tequila, cranberry, and lime flavors garnished with fresh cranberries, mint, and a sugared rim for a perfect seasonal twist.

Ingredients

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For the Cocktail

  • 2 ounces tequila blanco or reposado
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce cranberry juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Ice cubes

For Garnish

  • Fresh cranberries
  • Lime wedge
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Coarse salt or sugar for rimming

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into coarse salt or sugar to create a festive rim that complements the tartness of the cocktail.
  2. Ice the Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes to ensure your drink is well chilled during shaking.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Add 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of triple sec, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 1 ounce of cranberry juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
  4. Shake Vigorously: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted from the ice.
  5. Prepare the Serving Glass: Fill the salted or sugared rimmed glass with fresh ice to keep your drink cold and refreshing.
  6. Strain Cocktail: Strain the chilled margarita mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass over the fresh ice.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Add fresh cranberries, a lime wedge, and a sprig of fresh mint on top of the drink for a festive and aromatic presentation, then serve immediately to enjoy the best flavor.

Notes

  • For a mocktail version, replace the tequila and triple sec with additional cranberry juice and a splash of orange juice.
  • Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your preferred sweetness level when making the mocktail.
  • Using reposado tequila will add a richer, slightly oaky flavor compared to blanco tequila.
  • Coarse sugar on the rim adds a sweeter finish while coarse salt provides the classic margarita contrast.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8 oz)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://evelynseats.com/mistletoe-margarita-with-cranberries-recipe/