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frosted mistletoe margarita

Frosted Mistletoe Margarita: A Festive Sip for Holiday Cheer

Experience holiday cheer with a frosted mistletoe margarita that combines fresh cranberries, lime, and a hint of sweetness for a refreshing cocktail.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 drinks
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Margarita
  • ½ cup silver tequila A clean, crisp base.
  • ½ cup Cointreau or orange liqueur Adds a sweet and citrusy depth.
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice Essential for brightness.
  • 1 cup cranberry juice Use 100% unsweetened juice.
  • to taste honey or agave nectar Sweeten to taste.
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries For texture and flavor.
  • 2 cups ice For blending.
For the Rim
  • equal parts granulated sugar & kosher salt For the rim.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest Adds a hint of citrus.
For Garnish
  • fresh rosemary sprigs For garnish.
  • optional sugared cranberries For additional sweetness.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • small plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix granulated sugar and kosher salt on a small plate in equal parts. Moisten the rims of your glasses with a lime wedge and dip them into the sugar-salt mixture.
  2. In a blender, combine ice, cranberry juice, silver tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberries. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended margarita into the prepared glasses and garnish with rosemary and sugared cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust sweetness to individual preferences. Chill ingredients for added frostiness.

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