Frosty Cranberry Margarita

These delightful Frosty Cranberry Margaritas are the perfect holiday party cocktail. The combination of cranberry juice cocktail, blanco tequila, and lime juice creates a festive and refreshing drink that will impress your guests. The option to add frozen cranberries as "ice" gives the cocktail a visually stunning appeal. Whether served with a salt or sugar rim, or garnished with lime wedges and rosemary sprigs, these margaritas are sure to be a hit at your Christmas gathering.

Frosty Cranberry Margarita

A delightful and visually stunning holiday margarita with cranberry juice cocktail, blanco tequila, and lime juice, perfect for festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1/4 cup blanco tequila
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 8 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 they are very firm and frosty.
  2. In a mixing glass or pitcher, combine the cranberry juice cocktail, blanco tequila, and lime juice. Stir well.
  3. Add the frozen cranberries to the glass or pitcher if serving immediately. If not, refrigerate the mixture and add the frozen cranberries just before serving.
  4. Serve the cocktail with a salt or sugar rim, and garnish with an additional lime wedge, fresh cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary.