Cranberry Margarita
A tequila margarita brightened with cranberry for holiday color and tartness.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Sour
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Shake
The Cranberry Margarita preserves tequila, lime, and orange liqueur while adding cranberry for seasonal tartness and color. Served on the rocks, it works for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties where a familiar margarita template is welcome with a holiday accent.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz blanco tequila
- • 1 oz cranberry juice
- • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- • 0.5 oz Cointreau
Did you know?
“Cranberry margaritas became a standard holiday riff as bars looked for festive color without abandoning popular templates.”
Source:Modern holiday margarita menus
Bartender's Note
Keep cranberry modest so lime and tequila stay present. Half salt rim is enough.
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How to make the Cranberry Margarita
- 1Optional salt half-rim
- 2Shake all ingredients with ice
- 3Strain over fresh ice
- 4Garnish with a lime wheel
