Description
This Cranberry Orange Margarita is a festive twist on the classic margarita, combining tangy cranberry, fresh orange juice, and smooth tequila. Perfect for holiday celebrations or a refreshing cocktail all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec (orange liqueur)
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries & orange slice for garnish
- Salt or sugar for rim (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip in salt or sugar if desired.
- Mix: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake: Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled.
- Serve: Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish: Top with fresh cranberries and an orange slice.
Notes
For a sparkling twist, top with club soda before serving. Adjust sweetness with more simple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry orange margarita, tequila cocktail, holiday drink, festive margarita