Frosty Cranberry Margarita

These easy Frosty Cranberry Margaritas are the perfect big batch cocktail to serve at any of your holiday parties and festivities. The combination of cranberry juice cocktail, blanco tequila, and lime juice creates a festive and refreshing drink that's perfect for the holiday season. The optional frozen cranberries not only add a fun decorative touch but also act as "ice" to keep the drink cool without diluting it. Serve these Mistletoe Margaritas with salt or sugar-rimmed glasses and garnish with lime wedges and rosemary sprigs for a truly eye-catching and delicious Christmas cocktail.

Frosty Cranberry Margarita

A festive and refreshing cranberry margarita with blanco tequila and lime juice, perfect for holiday parties.

4.39 from 52 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1/4 cup blanco tequila
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 10 fresh whole cranberries (for garnish or "ice", optional)
  • Additional lime wedge and rosemary sprig (for garnish, optional)
  • Salt or sugar for rim (optional)

Instructions

  1. If desired, freeze the fresh whole cranberries until very firm and frosty.
  2. In a pitcher, combine the cranberry juice cocktail, blanco tequila, and lime juice. Stir well.
  3. Add the frozen cranberries to the pitcher if serving immediately, otherwise chill the mixture in the fridge.
  4. Prior to serving, add the ice or frozen cranberries to the pitcher.
  5. Serve the cocktails with salt or sugar-rimmed glasses and garnish with additional lime wedges, fresh cranberries, and sprigs of rosemary.