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cranberry margarita

A vibrant and flavorful cranberry margarita is full of holiday cheer!
4.8 from 46 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail

ingredients

salt rim
    margarita
    • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
    • 1 lime wedge
    • Ice
    • 3 oz 100% tart cranberry juice
    • 1 1/2 oz tequila blanco
    • 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 medium lime
    • 3/4 oz orange liqueur such as Cointreau
    • Garnish: fresh cranberries lime wedges/wheels

    instructions

    • Rub the wedge of lime around the rim of a cocktail glass. Pour salt into a small dish. Run the rim through the salt to coat. Fill with ice. Set aside.
    • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add cranberry juice, tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. Seal the shake and shake well until well-chilled, about 20 seconds.
    • Strain into the rimmed cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh cranberries.

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    nutrition

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 6981mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Calories: 212kcal
    Cuisine: Mexican, Holiday
    Category: Booze