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Mistletoe Margarita

Mistletoe Margarita: Your Festive Sip of Holiday Cheer

The Mistletoe Margarita is a festive cocktail that combines tart cranberry and smooth tequila, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Collection
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz Tequila Use blanco for smooth finish or reposado for deeper flavor.
  • 1 oz Triple Sec Orange-flavored liqueur.
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 3 oz Cranberry Juice Opt for 100% juice for the best flavor.
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used instead.
For Garnishing
  • 3 pieces Fresh Cranberries For garnish.
  • 1 piece Lime Wedge For garnish.
  • 1 sprig Fresh Mint Leaves Optional but adds a nice touch.
  • Coarse Salt or Sugar For rimming the glass.
For Serving
  • Ice Cubes For chilling the cocktail.

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • measuring jigger
  • Strainer
  • glass

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Prepare your glass by rimming it with lime and dipping it in coarse salt or sugar.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
  3. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until chilled.
  5. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes.
  6. Strain the mixture into the glass, filling it to the brim.
  7. Garnish with fresh cranberries, a lime wedge, and mint.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 15gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

For a mocktail option, replace alcohol with extra cranberry juice and lime juice plus a splash of orange juice.

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