Christmas Margarita
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive Christmas Margarita, a delightful twist on the classic cocktail. Bursting with the tang of fresh lime, smooth tequila, and a hint of cranberry sweetness, this drink is perfect for holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it brings joy to every toast and adds a splash of cheer to your festivities.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz high-quality blanco or silver tequila
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz orange liqueur (like Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 1 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- Fresh cranberries and lime slices for garnish
- Optional: Salt or sugar for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by rimming it with salt or sugar if desired.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until well mixed.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake again for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and lime slices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg