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Cranberry Margarita Cocktail

Cranberry Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Classic margarita meets cranberry—tart, bright, a little sweet, and perfect for holiday parties or festive sipping. Vibrant color and crisp flavor in every glass.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Measuring jigger
  • Citrus juicer or reamer
  • Small plate
  • Margarita or cocktail glass
  • Strainer
  • Spoon or muddler
  • Ice

Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila blanco
  • 1 oz orange liqueur Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Grand Marnier
  • 2 oz cranberry juice unsweetened or sweetened
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup optional, adjust for sweetness
  • ice cubes for shaking and serving
  • lime wedge for garnish and rimming glass
  • kosher salt or turbinado sugar for rimming glass

Instructions

  • Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip in kosher salt or turbinado sugar.
  • Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  • Add tequila, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  • Shake for about 15 seconds, until the outside feels cold.
  • Strain into prepared glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge or a few cranberries if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by using more or less simple syrup. Salt rim for classic, sugar for a sweet twist. Chill glasses for extra crispness. Batch by scaling up and shaking in portions. Add soda water for a lighter drink. Always use fresh lime juice for best flavor.