Christmas Cranberry Margarita

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"Also known as the mistletoe margarita, this such a staple for the holidays I just had to post it again!"
-- @sydneyshappyhour

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This Christmas Cranberry Margarita is made with tequila, orange liquer, cranberry juice, and a homemade cranberry simple syrup. It's perfect for the holidays or all winter long! 

Check out our Holiday Cocktails feed for festive drinks featuring Citrus, cranberries, pomegranates, apples and fresh herbs make for beautiful seasonal garnishes that will take your drink-making skills to the next level.

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Prep time: 5mins
Serves or Makes: 1

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ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 3/4 ounce cranberry simple syrup
  • 1 ounce lime juice

ingredients

Cranberry Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup cranberries

Method

For the Cranberry Simple Syrup:

  • Step 1

    Bring to boil until sugar dissolves and simmer for 10 minutes with lid until cranberries are soft and mashable. Strain out the cranberries while squeezing out the remaining juice, let cool, and store in the fridge.

For the drink:

  • Step 1

    Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Fill a sugar-rimmed glass with ice and pour in drink. Top with whole cranberries and sugared rosemary (optional.)