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Festive White Christmas Cranberry Margarita

Indulge in the Festive White Christmas Cranberry Margarita

This Festive White Christmas Cranberry Margarita is a refreshing cocktail perfect for holiday celebrations, combining tart cranberries and zesty lime.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • measuring jigger
  • glass

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail

  • 2 ounces Tequila or non-alcoholic tequila alternative
  • 1 ounce Cranberry Juice can substitute with pomegranate juice
  • 1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice always use fresh
  • 1 ounce Triple Sec or non-alcoholic orange flavoring
  • 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup adjust to taste, honey or agave can be used
  • Fresh Cranberries for garnish
  • Lime Wedges for garnish
  • Ice essential for chilling

For the Optional Rim

  • Coarse Salt or Sugar for rim decoration
  • Lime Wedge for wetting the rim

Instructions
 

Steps to Prepare

  • Wet the Rim: Run a lime wedge along the rim of your glass.
  • Coat with Salt or Sugar: Dip the rim into coarse salt or sugar for an even coating.
  • Combine Ingredients: In a shaker, mix tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
  • Add Ice and Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain and Serve: Fill a glass with fresh ice and strain the mixture into it.
  • Garnish Delightfully: Top with fresh cranberries and a lime wedge.
  • Enjoy Immediately: Sip the drink right away.

Notes

For an additional visual treat, consider garnishing with mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 15gVitamin C: 10mg
Keyword cocktail, cranberry, festive, holiday drink, lime, margarita
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