Description
A delightful cocktail that balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with a zesty lime twist, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces fresh cranberry juice
- 1 ounce blanco tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (Triple sec or Cointreau)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- Sugar for rimming (mix of sugar and lime zest)
- Fresh lime wedges and cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glasses by rubbing a fresh lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into a mixture of sugar and lime zest.
- In a shaker, combine the cranberry juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh cranberries, and optionally a sprig of mint.
- Savor your creation and enjoy the delightful flavors!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. A non-alcoholic version can be made by blending cranberry juice with sparkling water and fresh lime.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, margarita, festive drink, cranberry, holiday