Festive Cranberry Bliss Margarita

A festive cranberry margarita is a perfect mix of cranberry and lime juices, tequila, orange liqueur, and honey simple syrup. It's a refreshing and vibrant cocktail that captures the spirit of the holidays. The sweet-tart cranberry flavor, balanced with the zesty lime and the warmth of tequila, makes this cocktail a delightful addition to any festive gathering.

Festive Cranberry Bliss Margarita

A refreshing and vibrant cocktail that captures the spirit of the holidays with a perfect mix of cranberry and lime juices, tequila, orange liqueur, and honey simple syrup.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. hot water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 2 oz. cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 oz. tequila blanco
  • 1/2 oz. triple sec or other orange flavored liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. honey simple syrup
  • Ice
  • 3 fresh or frozen, thawed cranberries, to serve

Instructions

  1. Create the honey simple syrup by combining the honey and hot water in a liquid measuring cup. Whisk to combine and set aside to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 2 weeks).
  2. Place the kosher salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim in the salt.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the cranberry juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, honey simple syrup, and ice. Shake for 10 to 20 seconds to chill thoroughly.
  4. Strain the cocktail and pour it into the glass, being careful not to splash it on the rim. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few cranberries.