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Mistletoe Margarita

This Mistletoe Margarita is a vibrant holiday cocktail blending cranberry, lime, and orange liqueur for a festive twist. Perfect for parties or a quiet celebration, it's tart, citrusy, and subtly sweet—holiday cheer in a glass.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Mix
  • 2 oz tequila silver or reposado
  • 2 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp simple syrup or agave optional
For the Rim & Garnish
  • salt or sugar for the rim
  • fresh cranberries for garnish
  • lime wedge for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Glass

Method
 

  1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip into salt or sugar.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, lime juice, and syrup. Add ice and shake well.
  3. Strain into your prepared glass over ice. Garnish with cranberries and a lime wedge.

Notes

Chill the glass before serving for extra refreshment. Add a rosemary sprig for a wintery aroma. Multiply ingredients for a pitcher!