Description
The Christmas Mistletoe Margarita is a festive twist on the classic margarita, blending tequila with cranberry juice, lime, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for holiday celebrations, this cocktail features a colorful garnish of fresh cranberries, lime, and mint, making it both visually appealing and deliciously refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail
- 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
For Garnish
- Fresh cranberries
- Lime wedge
- Fresh mint leaves
- Coarse salt or sugar for rimming
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into coarse salt or sugar to coat it evenly.
- Add ingredients to shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake the cocktail: Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- Fill the glass: Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes to keep the cocktail cold.
- Strain into glass: Strain the chilled cocktail mixture from the shaker into the ice-filled glass.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the drink with fresh cranberries, a lime wedge, and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately to enjoy at its freshest.
Notes
- For a mocktail version, substitute the tequila and triple sec with additional cranberry juice and a splash of orange juice, adjusting the simple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
