Cranberry Orange Margarita Cocktail Recipe
This bright and festive cocktail mixes tequila, cranberry juice, and fresh orange juice for a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Citrus juicer
- Margarita glass or rocks glass
- Ice
- Small plate (for salt rim)
- Sharp knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz triple sec
- Salt for rim optional
- Orange wheel and fresh cranberries for garnish
- Ice cubes for shaking and serving
Instructions
- Pour salt onto a small plate. Rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip in salt.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, orange juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and fresh cranberries.
Notes
Store any leftover mixture in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
For a mocktail version, replace tequila with sparkling water and skip the triple sec.
Make a pitcher by multiplying ingredients by 8 for easy party serving.
This recipe works with both white and pink cranberry juice.