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Festive Cranberry Mint Margarita

A bright, refreshing holiday margarita made with cranberry juice, fresh mint, lime, and tequila.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Autumn
Servings 1 glass
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Strainer
  • Margarita glass

Ingredients
  

Cocktail

  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz cranberry juice (100%)
  • 0.75 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 6-8 leaves fresh mint

Instructions
 

  • Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip into sugar or salt if desired.
  • Muddle mint leaves and simple syrup gently in a cocktail shaker.
  • Add tequila, lime juice, cranberry juice, and triple sec.
  • Fill shaker with ice and shake well for 15–20 seconds.
  • Strain into prepared glass over fresh ice and garnish.

Notes

Adjust sweetness based on cranberry juice tartness.
Keyword Christmas margarita drink, cranberry mint margarita, festive margarita cocktail, holiday cranberry cocktail, winter margarita recipe