Frosted Cranberry Margarita Recipe Easy Holiday Drink
The Frosted Cranberry Margarita is a festive and flavorful holiday drink combining the tartness of cranberries, the zing of lime, and the warmth of tequila. It’s easy to make and perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 ounces silver or blanco tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Sugar and salt for rimming the glass
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into a mixture of sugar and salt.
- Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries, 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of water to the blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- In a cocktail shaker or large jar, combine 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of triple sec, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of cranberry puree. Shake or stir well.
- Add the mixed cocktail and 1 cup of crushed ice to the blender. Blend until frosty and smooth.
- Carefully pour the frosted margarita into your prepared glass. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries, a sprig of mint, and a lime wedge.
Notes
[‘Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before serving for an extra frosty experience.’, ‘Taste your drink before serving and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.’, ‘The sugar-salt rim adds a nice contrast to the flavors of the drink.’, ‘Use fresh cranberries and lime juice for the best flavor.’, ‘Blend in small batches for the perfect consistency when making drinks for a crowd.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: Cranberry Margarita, Holiday Drink, Festive Cocktail, Easy Margarita Recipe, Cranberry Cocktail