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Festive Christmas Margaritas

Bright and cheerful holiday margaritas made with cranberry juice and lime, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cocktail base
  • 1 cup cranberry juice Choose a tart cranberry juice for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup tequila Use your preferred tequila.
  • 1/4 cup Triple Sec An orange-flavored liqueur.
  • 2 teaspoons superfine sugar Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of the cranberry juice.
For garnish and serving
  • to taste Coarse sugar or coarse kosher salt For rimming the glasses.
  • as needed Fresh cranberries Optional garnish.
  • as needed Lime slices Optional garnish.
  • as needed Fresh mint Optional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec, and superfine sugar to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until the sugar dissolves and the drink feels nicely chilled.
Rimming the Glasses
  1. Run a lime slice around the rims of two glasses.
  2. Dip each rim into coarse sugar or coarse kosher salt that you have spread on a plate.
Serving
  1. Fill each glass with ice.
  2. Strain the margarita mixture into the glasses.
  3. Finish each glass with fresh cranberries, lime slices, and a small sprig of mint if you like.
  4. Serve the Christmas margaritas immediately while they are cold.

Notes

Chill the juice before mixing for a refreshing drink. Substitute pomegranate juice or adjust lime and sugar as needed. Ensure to keep extra margarita mix without ice to prevent dilution.