This Christmas cranberry margarita recipe combines cranberry juice with tequila, lime juice, and sweetener of choice for the ultimate festive holiday cocktail.
Get in the holiday spirit with these easy cranberry margaritas! They're a festive twist on the classic margarita. Our Thanksgiving margaritas were such a hit that we just had to create a Christmas margarita recipe too! You'll love the fun and fresh garnishes, classic red color, and salted rim glass.
Want more margarita recipes? Try my limeade margarita for the easiest marg you'll ever make. Make my Texas margarita for an orange-forward cocktail. Or enjoy my peach margarita for a satisfying and sweet sipper.
Ingredient notes
- Cranberry juice: Grab a jug of cranberry juice at your grocery store, typically located in the juice aisle or the refrigerated section.
- Tequila: Use your favorite tequila! I prefer blanco or silver tequila, but my husband likes reposado.
- Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is a must for any margarita recipe!
- Sweetener: I typically sweeten margaritas with agave nectar but I’ve been on a simple syrup kick lately after making a big batch. An orange liqueur like triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier will work too, plus it'll add a touch of orange flavor.
How to make a Christmas margarita
Find the full directions for this mistletoe margarita in the recipe card below!
- Rim the glass: Pour coarse salt (or sugar for a sugar rim) on a plate. Cut a lime wedge and rub it around the edge of the glass. Dip the glass into the salt to rim the edge of the cocktail glass.
- Shake margarita: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the cranberry juice, tequila, lime juice, and sweetener. Place lid on top and shake until chilled and shaker is frosty.
- Enjoy immediately: Strain the margarita into the glass over ice. Cheers!
Tips and variations
- Garnish your Christmas margarita with fresh cranberries, sprigs of rosemary, and a lime wedge.
- Make it non-alcoholic by using a zero-proof tequila alternative.
- Get your margarita ice cold by shaking the cocktail together for at least 30 seconds.
Looking for more winter cocktails? Stay warm with a glass of mulled wine, sip on a cranberry peppermint martini, or cozy up next to the fireplace with a classic Manhattan or apple cider sangria. I hope you enjoy this festive drink as much as we do. If you try it, let me know what you think by leaving a rating and comment. Happy holidays!
Christmas Cranberry Margarita
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup sub with triple sec or agave nectar
Instructions
- To rim the glass, our some coarse salt on a plate and cut a lime wedge. Rub it around the edge of the glass and dip into the salt to fully coat.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the cranberry juice, tequila, lime juice, and sweetener. Place lid on top and shake until well-chilled, for at least 30 seconds.
- Strain margarita into glass over ice cubes or crushed ice and garnish with fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and a lime wedge.
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