Cranberry Margarita
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Cranberry Margarita
Description
This Cranberry Margarita combines bright cranberry juice with the distinctive agave flavor of blanco tequila and the orange citrus notes of triple sec. Lime juice adds fresh acidity, while grenadine contributes sweetness and a rich red hue. The cocktail glass is rimmed with a mixture of sanding sugar and salt, creating a contrast of sweet and savory at each sip. Ice cools the drink for refreshing enjoyment.
The method involves layering the ingredients directly in the glass without shaking, making the preparation simple and practical, especially for home mixers without specialized equipment. Garnishes of lime slices, mint sprigs, and cranberries add aromatic and visual appeal. The drink is suitable served individually and can be scaled for multiple servings.
Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a more pronounced tartness, though cranberry juice cocktail can substitute if preferred sweeter. Shaking is optional but not necessary; stirring gently in the glass is sufficient to combine flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sanding sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces cranberry juice unsweetened
- 1½ ounces tequila blanco
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces grenadine
- lime slices, sprigs and for garnish
- mint
- Cranberry
Instructions
- Place the sanding sugar and salt on a small plate and stir to combine.
- Dip the rim of the glass in a bowl of water. Place the wet rim in the salt and sugar mixture.
- Turn the glass upright and add a few cubes of ice.
- Pour in the cranberry juice, tequila and triple sec.
- Next, add the lime juice and grenadine.
- Stir gently. Garnish with cranberries, lime and mint, then serve.
Notes
- This recipe yields one cocktail and can be scaled by adjusting the serving size.
- Unsweetened cranberry juice provides a more intense tart flavor, but cranberry juice cocktail can be used for sweetness.
- No cocktail shaker is needed; stirring the ingredients gently in the glass suffices.
- If preferred, you can shake the margarita ingredients in a cocktail shaker or sealed jar before pouring over ice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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