Festive Cranberry Mistletoe Margarita

These festive mistletoe margaritas are the perfect way to bring holiday cheer to your cocktail hour. The combination of tangy cranberry juice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice creates a delightful and refreshing drink that's perfect for Christmas celebrations. Garnished with cranberries and mock "mistletoe" made from rosemary, these cranberry margaritas are not only delicious but also visually stunning. Cheers to the holiday season with this festive and fun cocktail!

Festive Cranberry Mistletoe Margarita

A festive and refreshing cranberry margarita with a hint of mistletoe charm, perfect for celebrating the holiday season.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 1/2 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau (or other orange liqueur)
  • 1 tbsp white sugar or salt, for rimming
  • dried or fresh cranberries
  • rosemary sprig

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cranberry juice, tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
  2. Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
  3. Rim your cocktail glass with a bit of the drink or a lime wedge, then dip the rim into the white sugar or salt.
  4. Pour the mistletoe margarita into the rimmed glass.
  5. Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy the festive flavors.