Description
A festive cocktail that combines the tartness of lime and sweetness of cranberries, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz. tequila
- 1 oz. cranberry juice
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 oz. orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
- Simple syrup (to taste)
- Fresh ice cubes
- Fresh lime wedges (for garnish)
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by rimming it with lime juice followed by coarse salt or sugar.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup with ice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and cranberries on top.
- Raise your glass and toast to the good times ahead!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas cocktail, holiday drink, margarita, cranberry, lime