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Christmas Mistletoe Margarita

A bright, frosty cocktail that brings festive cheer and a smooth sweet finish, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Ingredients
  • 2 oz Tequila blanco For a clean, crisp base.
  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice For bright acidity.
  • 1 oz Orange liqueur Use triple sec or Cointreau.
  • 1 oz Cranberry juice Unsweetened for tang or sweetened if you prefer.
  • to taste tbsp Simple syrup Start small and adjust according to your taste.
  • lots of ice Ice For shaking and serving.
Garnishes
  • 1-2 sprigs Rosemary For garnish.
  • a few Cranberries For garnish.
  • to taste Coarse salt or sugar For the rim.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chill your glasses by placing them in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. In a shaker, combine tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and cranberries.

Notes

For a pitcher cocktail, mix 2 cups tequila, 1 cup fresh lime juice, 1 cup orange liqueur, 1 cup cranberry juice, and 3 to 4 tablespoons of simple syrup in a large pitcher. Chill and stir before serving.