Description
Mistletoe Margaritas are a festive holiday twist on the classic margarita, featuring a vibrant cranberry juice base that adds a seasonal burst of flavor. Perfect for Christmas gatherings, this refreshing cocktail blends silver tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup, garnished with fresh cranberries and lime wedges to evoke holiday cheer in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2-4 cups silver tequila
- 1-2 cups triple sec
- 4-8 cups cranberry juice
- 1-2 cups lime juice
- 1-2 cups simple syrup
Garnishes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all liquid ingredients—silver tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup—to a large pitcher. This ensures the flavors mix evenly to create a balanced margarita base.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir the mixture well in the pitcher to blend all the ingredients completely, ensuring a smooth and flavorful cocktail.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill individual glasses with ice, then pour the mixed Christmas margarita over the ice to chill the drink perfectly.
- Garnish and Present: Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a few fresh cranberries to enhance both the presentation and the seasonal flavor experience.
Notes
- Get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas Margaritas, made with cranberry juice, for a festive twist on the classic margarita!
- Adjust the sweetness and citrus intensity by altering the simple syrup and lime juice amounts to suit your taste.
- For a stronger cocktail, use the higher end of the tequila and triple sec quantities.
- Fresh cranberries can be frozen ahead of time for a chilled garnish that also keeps the drink cold longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
