My first when it comes to mixing cocktails is the margarita. I am sharing today how to make cranberry margarita. Some people will limit this holidays, but you can honestly enjoy this cocktail anytime of the year. Don’t limit yourself.
Here’s my cranberry margarita recipe for you to enjoy.
Ingredients
- cranberry juice
- tequila
- orange liqueur
(Cointreau or Grand Marnier are favorites, but tell me which one you use in the comments) - limes
- ice
Optional – fresh cranberries and lime wedges or sea salt to rim the glass
Tools Needed
How To Make a Cranberry Marg
Place cranberry juice, tequila, and orange liqueur and some ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 15 to 30 seconds. Strain the margarita into the glass. Top with fresh squeezed lime juice and cranberry juice.
Tips & Tricks
Want to make a pitcher of margaritas for a crowd?
- 1 1/2 cups tequila
- 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup of orange liqueur
- 1/2 cup lime juice
Make a skinny cranberry marg using tequila and cranberry juice, add lime flavored sparkling water or just plain flavor. This is called a sparkling cranberry margarita.
Make it frozen but placing all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Cranberry Margarita
How to Make a Cranberry Margarita
Ingredients
- cranberry juice
- 1 ounce tequila
- 1.5 ounce cup orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
- 1 lime (fresh lime juice)
- ice
- Optional - fresh cranberries and lime wedges or sea salt to rim the glass
Instructions
Place cranberry juice, tequila, and orange liqueur and some ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 15 to 30 seconds. Strain the margarita into the glass. Top with fresh squeezed lime juice and cranberry juice.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 376Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 599mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 8gSugar: 37gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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