Description
Celebrate the festive season with Christmas Mistletoe Margaritas, a delightful cocktail that beautifully combines tart cranberry juice and zesty lime juice with smooth tequila. This vibrant drink is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, sure to impress your guests with its cheerful presentation and refreshing flavor. Rimmed with green sugar and garnished with fresh mint, these margaritas not only taste great but also look stunning, making them an ideal addition to any holiday celebration. Whip up this quick and easy recipe in just five minutes, and elevate your festivities with a toast to the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Green sugar (for rimming glasses)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your glasses by rimming them with lime juice and dipping into green sugar for a festive touch.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita (approximately 180ml)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg