Mistletoe Margarita
This Mistletoe Margarita will put you right in the holiday spirit! Made with tequila, lime, cranberry, and more, it is perfect for a holiday party! Garnish with fresh mint and sugared cranberries for more flair.
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Servings: 3 people
Calories: 247kcal
Equipment
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 6 oz Tequila blanco or añejo, or gin or vodka
- 6 oz Cranberry juice
- 3 oz Lime juice fresh squeezed
- 1½ oz Cointreau or triple sec
- 3-5 Mint leaves Fresh
- 1½ oz Simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt for the rim
- Cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- OPTIONAL: To make sugared cranberries, toss a handful of fresh cranberries in simple syrup, then into dry cane sugar. Once coated in sugar, leave out to dry OR place in the oven at its lowest temperature setting to dry faster.
- Squeeze lime juice using a citrus juicer.
- On the rim of the glasses you're using, rub them with a lime wedge. Then, pour some kosher salt onto a small plate. Tap the rubbed rim of the glass on the salt until coated.
- Measure remaining ingredients and pick mint leaves.
- To a cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice cubes, then add the lime juice, tequila, cranberry juice, cointreau, simple syrup, and a few fresh mint leaves.
- Close the lid on the shaker tightly, then shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add a few ice cubes to each rimmed glass.
- Then, strain the cocktail evenly into three glasses.
- If there's extra room in the glasses, try topping it off with seltzer water or champagne.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh mint spring and a few sugared cranberries.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- If you find that there is more room in your glass after pouring, you may want to try topping off the margarita with sparkling water or even a prosecco or champagne.
- The use of sugared cranberries is not essential, though it gives a great presentation. If you are concerned that the sugar will dissolve when it hits the drink, try skewering the sugared cranberries with a cocktail pick, then floating them above the liquid.
- If you don't like salt on your mistletoe margarita, try mixing some coarse brown sugar with lime zest for a fun sweet rim of the glass! Or omit altogether.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2337mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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