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Festive Christmas Mistletoe Margarita to Delight Your Senses
Enjoy a delightful Christmas Mistletoe Margarita, blending lime, cranberry, and orange liqueur for a festive cocktail experience.
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Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
Christmas Mistletoe Margarita, cocktail recipe, easy margarita, festive cocktail, holiday drinks, party drinks
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Servings:
1
cocktail
Calories:
200
kcal
Equipment
cocktail shaker
fine strainer
Margarita glass
Ingredients
For the Margarita
2
oz
silver tequila
smooth base that enhances the margarita's festive flavors
1
oz
orange liqueur
(such as Cointreau or Triple Sec) adds a delightful citrus sweetness
1
oz
lime juice
(freshly squeezed) the zesty kick
1
oz
cranberry juice
infuses a lovely color and a hint of tartness
½
oz
simple syrup
adjust to taste for sweetness
For Garnishing
fresh
cranberries
adds a festive touch
fresh
mint leaves
adds a refreshing burst of green
For Rimming the Glass
coarse
salt or sugar
choose according to your taste
ice cubes
to chill your drink
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip into coarse salt or sugar. Set aside to dry.
Combine 2 oz of silver tequila, 1 oz of orange liqueur, 1 oz of lime juice, 1 oz of cranberry juice, and ½ oz of simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, seal it, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until cold.
Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass. Optionally fill the glass with fresh ice before straining.
Garnish with fresh cranberries, a slice of lime, and a few mint leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
To maintain freshness, enjoy the cocktail right after preparation. Store any leftovers (without ice) in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cocktail
|
Calories:
200
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
15
g
|
Sodium:
5
mg
|
Potassium:
150
mg
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin C:
20
mg