Description
A vibrant and festive twist on the classic margarita, blending tart lime and sweet cranberry with a hint of cinnamon for a perfect holiday drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces silver or reposado tequila
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- Simple syrup to taste (optional)
- Cinnamon and sugar for rimming the glass
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
- Fresh cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Rim your glass with lime juice and dip it into a mix of cinnamon and sugar.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, cranberry juice, and orange liqueur. Add a splash of simple syrup if desired.
- Shake It Up: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with mint or cranberries if you like.
- Enjoy Your Creation: Appreciate the vibrant drink before taking your first sip, and share with loved ones.
Notes
Using fresh ingredients will enhance the flavor. Adjust sweetness to your taste with simple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: margarita, cocktail, holiday drink, festive beverage, Christmas, party drink