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White Cranberry Christmas Margarita

A festive holiday cocktail combining white cranberry juice, tequila, and lime for a perfectly balanced seasonal drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz premium tequila silver or reposado
  • 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
  • 2 oz white cranberry juice
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup or cranberry syrup
  • ice cubes
Garnish
  • fresh cranberries
  • lime wedges
  • white sugar for rim
  • fresh rosemary sprig optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Margarita glass
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Citrus juicer

Method
 

  1. Rim margarita glass by running lime wedge around edge, then dip in white sugar to coat.
  2. Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
  3. Add tequila, triple sec, white cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to shaker.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until shaker becomes frosty cold.
  5. Strain into prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
  6. Garnish with fresh cranberries, lime wedge, and optional rosemary sprig.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.

Notes

For batch preparation, multiply ingredients by number of servings and mix in pitcher without ice. Refrigerate until serving, then shake individual portions with ice. Can substitute regular cranberry juice for deeper color. Adjust sweetness to taste by varying simple syrup amount.