Festive Cranberry Margarita

This delightful cocktail blends the tartness of cranberry juice with the warmth of tequila and orange liqueur, creating a perfectly festive Cranberry Margarita (Christmas Margarita). The addition of fresh lime juice and agave nectar adds a zesty and sweet touch, making it the ideal holiday beverage for any gathering. Whether served with sugar-coated cranberries and star anise or enjoyed on its own, this cocktail is sure to spread holiday cheer.

Festive Cranberry Margarita

A festive and flavorful cocktail featuring cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar, the Cranberry Margarita is a perfect holiday treat!

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional, for a sweeter margarita)
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar (for serving (optional))
  • 3 cranberries (fresh or frozen, for serving (optional))
  • 1 star anise (for serving (optional))

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine cranberry juice, tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and agave nectar (if using), and adjust sweetness to taste.
  2. Place the white sugar on a small rimmed plate. Roll the cranberries in the sugar, tap off excess, and skewer them in sets of 3 on toothpicks.
  3. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the margarita mixture.
  4. Garnish with the optional sugar-coated fresh cranberries and star anise.
  5. Serve and enjoy!