Festive Cranberry Mint Margarita
A bright, refreshing holiday margarita made with cranberry juice, fresh mint, lime, and tequila.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Muddler
- Measuring jigger
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz cranberry juice 100% juice preferred
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
- 6-8 leaves fresh mint
- ice cubes as needed
- lime wedges for garnish
- fresh cranberries optional garnish
- sugar or salt for rim
Instructions
- Prepare glass by rimming with lime and dipping into sugar or salt.
- Add mint leaves to shaker and gently muddle.
- Add tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake well for 15 seconds.
- Strain into prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with lime wheel, cranberries, and mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust sweetness based on cranberry juice tartness.