Cranberry Margarita
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Cranberry Margarita
Description
This Cranberry Margarita recipe calls for fresh cranberry juice made by boiling cranberries with sugar and water, then straining the mixture to yield a tart base. The cocktail itself combines this juice with tequila, lime juice, fresh orange juice, and an orange-flavored liqueur like Cointreau or Triple Sec. The ingredients are shaken with ice and served over ice cubes with a salt-rimmed glass for contrast.
The resulting drink has a balance of tart cranberry, bright lime acidity, orange citrus notes, and the distinct warmth of tequila. Additional garnishes include sugared cranberries, lime wedges, and a sprig of rosemary, adding both aroma and visual appeal. The salt rim enhances the overall flavor by cutting through the tartness and sweetness.
This cocktail is suitable for holiday parties or occasions where a fruity, refreshing drink is desired. Making the cranberry juice fresh from berries allows tailoring sweetness to taste, though store-bought juice can also be used for convenience. The detailed method supports a well-rounded margarita with natural, fresh ingredients.
When preparing the juice, cool it completely before mixing the cocktail. Adjust sugar levels in the juice to balance tartness as needed. Using fresh ingredients and simple techniques produces a crisp and bright margarita with a seasonal twist.
Ingredients
To make fresh cranberry juice –
- 2 cups cranberries fresh
- ¼ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
To make cranberry margarita-
- 2 cup cranberry juice fresh
- 4 tablespoon lime juice
- ¾ cup tequila
- ½ cup orange juice fresh
- ½ cup orange-flavored liqueur Cointreau or Triple Sec
- ice cubes
Garnish –
- cranberries fresh
- lime wedges
- cranberries sugared
- rosemary sprig
- ice cubes
- Margarita salt to coat the rim of serving glasses, or regular coarse salt and caster sugar
Instructions
- To make cranberry margaritas, first rim the ridge of your serving glass with a lime wedge and dip in margarita salt.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine cranberry juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, triple sec, tequila, lime juice with ice cubes. Shake for about 30 seconds.
- Pour over ice and squeeze in lime slices.
- Garnish with sugared cranberries, lime wedges.
Notes
- Fresh homemade cranberry juice yields the best flavor, but packaged juice can be used for convenience.
- Balance the tartness of cranberry juice by adjusting sugar or using simple syrup as needed.
- Cool the cranberry juice completely before mixing cocktails to maintain proper chilling.
- Garnish with sugared cranberries and lime wedges to enhance presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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