Description
A festive twist on the classic margarita featuring cranberry juice, orange liqueur, lime, and tequila — perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries and lime wedges for garnish
- Coarse sugar or salt for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Rim a glass with lime juice and dip in coarse sugar or salt.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Add ice and shake well for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime wedge.
- Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.
Notes
Adjust cranberry juice and simple syrup to taste for sweetness. Can be made in a pitcher for parties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Bake, Shake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thanksgiving margarita, cranberry margarita, holiday cocktail, tequila cocktail, festive drink