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Christmas Margarita

Christmas Margarita

Enjoy a festive twist on a classic cocktail with this Christmas Margarita, featuring lime and cranberry for a burst of holiday cheer.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Snacks & Starters
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Christmas Margarita, Cranberry Margarita, festive drink, holiday cocktail, tequila cocktail
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 180kcal

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • measuring jigger

Ingredients

For the Cocktail

  • 2 oz Tequila A high-quality blanco tequila works best
  • 1 oz Lime Juice Freshly squeezed enhances the flavor
  • 1 oz Orange Liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice Use 100% juice for a bolder flavor

For Preparation

  • 1 tbsp Salt Coarse salt for rimming the glass
  • 1 cup Ice Plenty of ice for chilling

For Garnish

  • 5 pcs Fresh Cranberries For garnish
  • 1 slice Lime Wedge Classic garnish to brighten the drink

Instructions

How to Make Christmas Margarita

  • Rim the glass: Start by running a lime wedge around the rim of your glass. Dip it into salt for a beautiful salty crust.
  • Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, pour in tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and cranberry juice.
  • Add ice and shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain into glass: Grab your prepared glass and strain the mixture.
  • Garnish beautifully: Finally, garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wedge.

Notes

For an extra touch, add a sprig of mint as a garnish for color and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 10mg
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