Festive Cranberry Citrus Margarita

This festive Cranberry Citrus Margarita is a delightful combination of tangy cranberry juice, zesty orange juice, sweet orange liqueur, and smooth silver tequila. With a salt or sugar rimmed glass, it's the perfect drink to celebrate any occasion.

Festive Cranberry Citrus Margarita

A delightful and festive cocktail that blends tangy cranberry and zesty orange with smooth tequila, garnished with a salt or sugar rim.

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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 orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
  • 1 ounce fresh 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 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. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into the cocktail glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish the Cranberry Citrus Margarita with an orange wedge and a few cranberries.