Description
Delight your guests this holiday season with these vibrant cranberry Christmas margaritas, combining tangy cranberries and zesty lime for a refreshing festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.5 ounce simple syrup
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Cranberry Puree: Place fresh cranberries in a saucepan with one cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat until the cranberries burst (about five minutes). Let cool, then blend into a smooth puree.
- Mix Margarita: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add three ounces of cranberry puree, two ounces of tequila, one ounce of triple sec, one ounce of lime juice, and half an ounce of simple syrup.
- Shake: Shake vigorously for about fifteen seconds to combine all flavors well.
- Prepare Glass: Rim a glass with a lime wedge and dip it into salt or sugar. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the margarita mixture into your prepared glass and garnish with whole cranberries and a lime wheel.
- Enjoy: Serve chilled alongside your favorite holiday treats!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, adjust the simple syrup to taste. - Try using flavored tequila for a unique twist. - You can substitute frozen cranberries if fresh ones are unavailable.