Description
Festive holiday spirits come alive in this Christmas Mistletoe Margarita, blending tart cranberry and zesty lime with smooth tequila. Sparkling with seasonal cheer, you’ll savor this cocktail’s merry blend of classic Mexican spirits and winter joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Alcoholic Base:
- 2 oz tequila
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 1 oz white cranberry juice
Flavoring and Sweeteners:
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.25 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp pomegranate grenadine
Garnish and Rim:
- 1 lime wedge
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 maraschino cherry
- Crushed ice as needed
Instructions
- Prepare a chilled cocktail glass by running a lime wedge around the rim, then dip the rim into white sugar to create an even, sparkling coating.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice to ensure proper chilling and dilution of the drink.
- Pour tequila, triple sec, white cranberry juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and pomegranate grenadine into the shaker.
- Seal the shaker and vigorously shake for 15-20 seconds to blend and chill the ingredients thoroughly.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared sugar-rimmed glass, allowing the liquid to flow smoothly.
- Carefully add fresh crushed ice to the glass if desired for additional chilling.
- Garnish the drink by placing a sprig of fresh mint on one side of the glass for aromatic enhancement.
- Perch a maraschino cherry on the rim of the glass as a festive and decorative touch.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp, refreshing flavors of this holiday-inspired margarita while it’s cold and vibrant.
Notes
- Swap tequila with non-alcoholic silver tequila alternative for a mocktail version that keeps the festive spirit alive.
- Use organic cranberry juice for a cleaner, more natural flavor profile that enhances the cocktail’s brightness.
- Freeze pomegranate seeds as a beautiful alternative garnish that adds both visual appeal and a burst of fresh flavor.
- Prepare sugar rim in advance and store in an airtight container to streamline holiday party cocktail preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg