If you like margaritas, you'll be drinking these tasty concoction through the holidays. It's the Mistletoe Margarita!
Here's what you'll need:
1/2 c.whole cranberries
1/4 c.granulated sugar, divided
2 tbsp.kosher salt
1wedge lime, for rim
2 c.cranberry juice
12 oz.silver tequila
8 oz.triple sec
1/2 c.plus 1 tbsp. lime juice, divided
12 c.ice
Mint, for garnish
Here are the directions:
- In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Drain out lime juice, then toss with 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour onto a baking sheet to dry.
- Combine remaining sugar with salt on a shallow plate and mix to combine. Using the lime wedge, wet rim of each glass, then dip in sugar salt mixture.
- Combine cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, remaining 1/2 cup lime juice, and ice in a large blender, working in batches if necessary. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into prepared glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint and a couple sugared cranberries.
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If you are not a fan of cranberry...check out the White Christmas Margarita.