Description
This Christmas Mistletoe Margarita is a festive, refreshing holiday cocktail bursting with cranberry, lime, and smooth tequila. Garnished with fresh rosemary, sugared cranberries, and a salt or sugar rim, it’s the perfect Christmas party drink—bright, merry, and stunningly beautiful!
Ingredients
Scale
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- For the Margarita:
- 2 oz tequila (blanco or reposado)
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Ice
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- For the Rim:
- Lime wedge
- Coarse salt or sugar
- Garnishes:
- Fresh cranberries
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Lime wheel
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass, then dip into coarse salt or sugar. Set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
- Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the margarita into the glass.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, a lime wheel, and a sprig of rosemary.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this festive Christmas cocktail!
Notes
For a sparkling version, top with a splash of club soda or prosecco. Use white cranberry juice for a lighter color. Make a pitcher by multiplying ingredients by 6–8. Add sugared cranberries for an extra magical holiday touch!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mistletoe margarita, Christmas margarita, holiday cocktails, cranberry margarita, festive drinks, Christmas party drinks