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Trio of Holiday Margaritas
Dominique

Mistletoe Margaritas: The Ultimate Festive Cocktail

Get into the holiday spirit with these festive Mistletoe Margaritas, featuring a sweet and tangy blend of cranberry, lime, and tequila, finished with a delightful sugared rim and sugared cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 c. whole cranberries
  • 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice divided
  • 4 tbsp. granulated sugar divided
  • 2 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 12 c. ice
  • 2 c. cranberry juice
  • 12 oz. silver tequila
  • 8 oz. triple sec
  • mint sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Shallow plate
  • Large blender
  • Glasses

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss cranberries with 1 Tbsp. lime juice, then drain. Toss the cranberries with 2 Tbsp. sugar and spread them onto a baking sheet to dry.
  2. Combine salt and the remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar on a shallow plate. Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge, then dip into the salt mixture to coat.
  3. In a large blender, combine ice, cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, and the remaining 1/2 cup lime juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
  4. Pour the blended margarita into the prepared glasses. Garnish each drink with mint sprigs and a few of the sugared cranberries.

Notes

For an extra chilled drink, consider chilling your glasses in the freezer before rimming and serving. Adjust the amount of sugar in the rim or the drink to suit your sweetness preference.