Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive Christmas Mistletoe Margarita, a vibrant and refreshing cocktail that combines tequila, cranberry, and lime flavors with a hint of sweetness. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this drink is garnished with fresh cranberries, lime, and mint for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila blanco or reposado
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- Ice cubes
Garnishes
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Coarse salt or sugar for rimming
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into coarse salt or sugar to coat it evenly for that perfect festive touch.
- Fill the shaker with ice: Add plenty of ice cubes to your cocktail shaker to ensure the drink gets properly chilled.
- Add ingredients: Pour in 2 ounces of tequila blanco or reposado, 1 ounce of triple sec, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 1 ounce of cranberry juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup into the shaker over the ice.
- Shake the cocktail: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and combined.
- Prepare the serving glass: Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice cubes to keep your margarita cold.
- Strain the cocktail: Strain the chilled mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass over the fresh ice.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh cranberries, a lime wedge, and a sprig of fresh mint to garnish. Serve immediately for best flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a mocktail version, substitute the tequila and triple sec with additional cranberry juice and a splash of orange juice. Adjust the simple syrup to taste for sweetness.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best bright flavor.
- Choose coarse salt or sugar to rim the glass depending on your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
