Festive Cranberry Citrus Margarita

This festive Cranberry Orange Margarita combines the tangy flavors of cranberry and orange with the smoothness of silver tequila and orange liqueur. It's a perfect cocktail for holiday gatherings or any celebratory occasion.

Festive Cranberry Citrus Margarita

A festive and flavorful cocktail featuring cranberry juice, orange juice, orange liqueur, and silver tequila, garnished with an orange wedge and fresh cranberries.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 ounces silver tequila
  • 2 ounces 100% pure cranberry juice
  • 1 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 0.50 ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange wedge and fresh cranberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rim a rocks glass with salt or sugar, if desired, by running an orange wedge along the rim and dipping it into a plate of salt or sugar.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, fresh orange juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into the cocktail glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish the Cranberry Citrus Margarita with an orange wedge and a few cranberries, then serve.