Cranberry Margarita

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This cranberry margarita takes only 5 minutes to make and needs only 4 ingredients cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, and lemon juice.

A long time ago (20 years ago) I used to be a flight attendant and back them knowing the names and concoctions of cocktails was a must for my profession. While I loved making them for passengers I also developed a few tricks of my own. I loved exploring new drinks and creating new combinations.

Christmas is almost here and I’m ready for my drink. There are two drinks I love around Christmas time – one is my eggnogs which I make in many flavors and the other is this margarita. It is beautiful and so Christmasy. The salted rim glasses remind me of snow and Santa.

Ingredients and substitutes

• Cranberry Juice – I highly recommend 100% cranberry juice not concentrate. There is a huge difference.
• Tequila – I suggest using a high-quality Blanco or silver tequila. It’s made from the blue-agave plant so make sure it says 100% agave.
• Triple sec – This is an orange-flavored liquor and works beautifully with cranberries. If you don’t have triple-sec you can also use Cointreau.
• Lime or lemon juice – always fresh no concentrate, please. You will know the difference.

Step by step instructions

• Rub a lime wedge around the rip of a cocktail glass and dip it in salt. Set aside
• In a cocktail shaker or mason jar combine together tequila, triple sec, and lemon juice – top with ice – drain and discard ice.
• Add the cranberry juice.
• Pour into individual glasses,
• Garnish with a slice of lime and some sugar-coated cranberries.
• I put some mini cranberries on a cocktail stick and place them in each glass

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Cranberry Margarita

Author: Veena Azmanov

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Prep Time: 3 minutes mins

Total Time: 3 minutes mins

Calories: 308kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 4 drinks

Description

Did you know that cranberry juice mixed with a little alcohol makes such a wonderful combination together? This cranberry margarita needs only 4 ingredients but a few of these around can help bring your party to life.

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups (500 ml) Cranberry juice
• ▢ 1 cup (250 ml) Lemon Juice
• ▢ 1 cup (250 ml) Tequila
• ▢ ½ cup (120 ml) Triple sec
• ▢ 4 Lime wedges (for garnish)
• ▢ 8 Fresh cranberries (for garnish)

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Instructions

• Rub a lime wedge around the rip of a cocktail glass and dip it in salt. Set aside
• In a cocktail shaker or mason jar combine together tequila, triple sec, and lemon juice – top with ice – drain and discard ice.
• Add the cranberry juice.
• Pour into individual glasses,
• Garnish with a slice of lime and some sugar-coated cranberries.
• I put some mini cranberries on a cocktail stick and place them in each glass

Recipe Notes & Tips

 

• Time permitting make fresh cranberry juice – combine 1 lb fresh cranberries with 1 cup of sugar and leave to macerate in the fridge for up to 3 days. The sugar does a great job of breaking down the fruit. Blend the juice with some water and strain through a sieve. A cocktail made with this fresh juice is delish.
• Prepare the liquor ahead of time – Combine the alcohol ahead of time (without ice) and leave it in the fridge to chill. Then add 2 oz of the mixture to a cocktail glass and top with cranberry juice. Alternatively, place it in a large jug and top with cranberry juice.
• If you don’t like cranberry juice substitute half the juice with orange juice. The color will be cloudy but still pretty.
• If you don’t like cranberry juice. Apple and orange juice is a great combination.

Conversions Used

1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml,

Nutrition Information

Calories: 308– kcalCarbohydrates: 29– gProtein: 1– gFat: 1– gSaturated Fat: 1– gSodium: 6– mgPotassium: 170– mgFiber: 1– gSugar: 26– gVitamin A: 56– IUVitamin C: 36– mgCalcium: 14– mgIron: 1– mg

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