Mistletoe Margarita

These mistletoe margaritas are a delightful holiday treat with the perfect blend of cranberry juice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Garnished with cranberries and mock "mistletoe" (rosemary), they are sure to bring festive cheer to any gathering. Cheers to the perfect Christmas cranberry margarita!

Mistletoe Margarita

A festive and refreshing cranberry margarita with a mistletoe twist.

4.67 from 97 votes
Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces tequila
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau (or other orange liqueur)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar or salt, for the rim
  • dried or fresh cranberries
  • rosemary sprig

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add cranberry juice, tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
  2. Close the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  3. Rim your cocktail glass with a bit of the drink or lime wedge, then dip the rim into the white sugar or salt.
  4. Pour the mistletoe margarita into the rimmed glass.
  5. Garnish with cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!