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Festive Cranberry Mint Margarita

A bright, refreshing holiday margarita made with cranberry juice, fresh mint, lime, and tequila.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 1 oz cranberry juice 100% juice preferred
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 6-8 leaves fresh mint
  • ice cubes as needed
  • lime wedges for garnish
  • fresh cranberries optional garnish
  • sugar or salt for rim

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Muddler
  • Measuring jigger

Method
 

  1. Prepare glass by rimming with lime and dipping into sugar or salt.
  2. Add mint leaves to shaker and gently muddle.
  3. Add tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
  4. Fill shaker with ice and shake well for 15 seconds.
  5. Strain into prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
  6. Garnish with lime wheel, cranberries, and mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust sweetness based on cranberry juice tartness.