Learn how to make a restaurant quality Cranberry Margarita in minutes in the comforts of your own home. Filled with frozen cranberries, lime wedges and a sugar rim.
I am a big fan of margaritas. In fact, one of my favorite drinks to consume while out at a restaurants. I also love to enjoy them anytime I make Mexican food. I love my frozen strawberry margaritas but I also love Cranberry Margaritas! Whether it’s during the holidays when cranberries are in season, for taco Tuesday, or just want to quench your thirst. My Cranberry Margaritas are delicious!
Ingredient
- Liquor – You will need tequila and Cointreau.
- Lime – A whole lime for wedges and then some juice.
- Sugar – A little sugar to line the rim of the drink.
- Cranberries – These are for garnish and I always keep a bag of frozen cranberries in my freezer.
Directions
Take a lime wedge slice in the middle then rub around the rim of a glass. Then dip the rim into sugar. Add a few ice cubes and a few frozen cranberries into the glass and set to the side.
Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour the cranberry juice, tequila, Cointreau, agave and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Shaker for 10 seconds until well blended.
Pour the margarita into the glass add a lime wedge and enjoy.
Tips & Tricks
Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks when making cranberry margs.
- Tequila – Some will say you do not use high end tequila, but it’s what I prefer. Use whatever type of tequila you like to drink.
- Liquor Substitution – If you don’t have Cointreau on hand (an Orange liqueur) you can use triple sec.
- Sweetener – If you don’t have agaave you can use simple syrup or even my mint simple syrup recipe.
- Spicy – Make it spicy by muddling a few slices of jalapeño with the tequila.
Mexican Recipes
Looking to pair your margarita with a delicious Mexican recipe? Try a few of these.
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Cranberry Margarita
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 1 Lime sliced in wedges
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 ounces Cranberry Juice
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- ½ ounce Agave
- ½ ounce Lime Juice
- Frozen Whole Cranberries
Instructions
- Take a lime wedge slice in the middle then rub around the rim of a glass. Then dip the rim into sugar. Add a few ice cubes and a few frozen cranberries into the glass and set to the side.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour the cranberry juice, tequila, Cointreau, agave and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Shaker for 10 seconds until well blended.
- Pour the margarita into the glass add a lime wedge and enjoy.
Notes
- Tequila – Some will say you do not use high end tequila, but it’s what I prefer. Use whatever type of tequila you like to drink.
- Liquor Substitution – If you don’t have Cointreau on hand (an Orange liqueur) you can use triple sec.
- Spicy – Make it spicy by muddling a few slices of jalapeño with the tequila.
Nutrition
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Frank Jasiewicz
Going to make them tonight, sound delicious.
Katie
These are delicious and perfect addition to a Thanksgiving menu!
Ana Fernandez
Oh God I love how refreshing this looks! Perfect drink for summer
Katie
Thanks Ana!
Katie
Thanks Ana! It’s soooo good!
Kim Beaulieu
I kinda, sorta love you right now. Just sayin’.
Katie
Ha ha thanks Kim!