Description
This Christmas Margarita is bright, festive, refreshing, and full of holiday flavor! Made with cranberry juice, lime, tequila, and a splash of orange liqueur, it’s the perfect cocktail for Christmas parties, holiday dinners, and winter celebrations—beautiful, delicious, and so easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
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- For the Margarita:
- 2 oz tequila (silver or reposado)
- 1 oz orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Ice
- For Garnish:
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cranberries
- Rosemary sprigs
- Sugar or salt for the rim (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into sugar or salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup if using.
- Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into an ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, a rosemary sprig, and a lime slice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this festive holiday cocktail!
Notes
Use white cranberry juice for a lighter, elegant look. Add sparkling water for a fizzy Christmas margarita. To make a pitcher, multiply ingredients by 6 and stir in a large jug with plenty of ice. Garnish just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas margarita, holiday cocktail, cranberry margarita, festive drinks, tequila cocktails, Christmas party drinks