Description
Celebrate the festive season with this Christmas Mistletoe Margarita, a vibrant and refreshing cocktail combining silver tequila, zesty lime, sweet cranberry juice, and a hint of orange liqueur. Perfectly rimmed with coarse salt or sugar and garnished with fresh cranberries, lime slices, and mint leaves, this drink is a delightful way to toast the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Drink
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust according to taste)
- Ice cubes
For Garnish and Glass Preparation
- Fresh cranberries
- Lime slices
- Coarse salt or sugar, for rimming the glass
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Take a lime wedge and run it along the rim of a margarita glass. Then dip the rim into coarse salt or sugar to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside for later use.
- Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the silver tequila, orange liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, cranberry juice, and simple syrup.
- Add Ice and Shake: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and securely close the lid. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to thoroughly mix and chill the cocktail ingredients.
- Strain into Glass: Using a fine strainer, pour the shaken mixture into the prepared margarita glass. Add fresh ice cubes to the glass if desired for extra chill.
- Garnish: Decorate the drink with fresh cranberries and a lime slice on the rim. Add a few mint leaves for an additional festive touch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Christmas Mistletoe Margarita immediately and enjoy the vibrant, holiday-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the simple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and orange liqueur with orange juice and a splash of sparkling water.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor rather than bottled lime juice.
- Rimming the glass with sugar offers a sweeter alternative to salt, complementing the cranberry juice.
- Chill the margarita glasses beforehand for an extra refreshing experience.
